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Rental Market Trends in Arlington, VA

What is the average rent in Arlington, VA?

$2,381/month

Average Rent

740 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

Arlington, VA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Arlington, VA is $2,381 per month. This is 45% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Arlington one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Arlington average $2,033 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Arlington average $2,381 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Arlington average $3,153 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Arlington average $4,151 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,033/month
549 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,381/month
740 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,153/month
1,061 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,151/month
1,424 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,034/month
840 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,803/month
1,000 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,233/month
1,003 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,556/month
2,710 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,214/month
653 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,147/month
1,012 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,903/month
477 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,099/month
794 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,074/month
1,994 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Arlington, VA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $7 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Arlington, VA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Arlington, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
1% $700 - $1,000/month
6% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
61% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington?

Based on current rent prices, Ashton Heights, Dominion Hills and Buckingham are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ashton Heights
$1,766/month
595 Sq Ft
Dominion Hills
$1,805/month
765 Sq Ft
Buckingham
$1,849/month
638 Sq Ft
Lyon Park
$2,024/month
686 Sq Ft
Madison Manor
$2,034/month
750 Sq Ft
Columbia Forest
$2,074/month
771 Sq Ft
Cherrydale
$2,114/month
744 Sq Ft
Arlington Mill
$2,175/month
783 Sq Ft
Long Branch Creek
$2,189/month
737 Sq Ft
Penrose
$2,212/month
777 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?

Based on current rent prices, Colonial Village, Arlington Views and Clarendon/Courthouse are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Colonial Village
$3,662/month
655 Sq Ft
Arlington Views
$3,075/month
631 Sq Ft
Clarendon/Courthouse
$3,058/month
716 Sq Ft
Ballston/Virginia Square
$3,024/month
704 Sq Ft
Lyon Village
$2,979/month
722 Sq Ft
Ballston
$2,969/month
703 Sq Ft
Ronald Reagan National Airport
$2,918/month
780 Sq Ft
Pentagon City
$2,812/month
785 Sq Ft
Crystal City
$2,803/month
768 Sq Ft
East Falls Church
$2,758/month
894 Sq Ft

Which Arlington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Arlington with the most apartments available are National Landing, Clarendon/Courthouse and Crystal City .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
National Landing
$2,690/month
748 Sq Ft
Clarendon/Courthouse
$3,058/month
716 Sq Ft
Crystal City
$2,803/month
768 Sq Ft
Pentagon City
$2,812/month
785 Sq Ft
Ballston
$2,969/month
703 Sq Ft
Ballston/Virginia Square
$3,024/month
704 Sq Ft
Aurora Highlands
$2,644/month
836 Sq Ft
Arlington National Cemetery
$2,739/month
727 Sq Ft
Columbia Heights
$2,445/month
759 Sq Ft
Penrose
$2,212/month
777 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Arlington, VA?

Because the average rent in Arlington is $2,381, you’ll want to make about $7,936 per month or $95,232 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Arlington, VA is 37.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Arlington is 104.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,033 - $4,151. You can expect to pay 5.0% more for groceries, 2.9% more for utilities, and 4.8% more for transportation.

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Arlington, VA

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How does Arlington, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Arlington, VA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Ashton Heights

Arlington, VA

Colonial Village

Arlington, VA

Studio
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One Bedroom
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$1,667/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,079/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,247/month
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$2,518 - $8,119 Total Monthly Price

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The Point at Falls Church

The Point at Falls Church

2121 N Westmoreland St,
Arlington, VA 22213

$2,502 - $5,200 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

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Penrose Square Apartments

2501 9th Rd S,
Arlington, VA 22204

$1,911 - $4,786 Plus Fees

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Delancey at Shirlington Village

4220 Campbell Ave,
Arlington, VA 22206

$1,989 - $4,028 Total Monthly Price

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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