Average Rent in Arlington, VA

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Current Versus Historical Arlington, VA Rents

Arlington rentals average $1,940 for a studio rental to $4,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,647 to $2,647. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $143 (-5.20%) year-over-year from $2,743 to $2,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $69 (-1.70%) year-over-year from $4,043 to $3,974. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $288 (-7.23%) year-over-year from $3,988 to $3,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $617 (12.76%) year-over-year from $4,833 to $5,450. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 8.14% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.41% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.69% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.81% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.19 $2,647 $2,647 (0.00%) $2,647 (0.00%)
1 BR $3.50 $2,600 $2,743 (-5.20%) $2,746 (-5.32%)
2 BR $3.14 $3,974 $4,043 (-1.70%) $4,079 (-2.58%)
3 BR $2.66 $3,700 $3,988 (-7.23%) $4,265 (-13.25%)
4+ BR $2.81 $5,450 $4,833 (12.76%) $4,250 (28.24%)

Historical Rents in Arlington, VA

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Top Cities Near Arlington

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Arlington. The average rent in Arlington is currently $2,695 per month. Our records show that Washington, DC, with an average rent of $2,628, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Arlington, VA is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,557 per month.

Let's compare Arlington, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Arlington, VA is 4.12% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Arlington, VA are about 15.12% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Arlington, VA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Washington, DC $1,908 $2,300 $2,950 $2,628
Alexandria, VA $2,020 $2,200 $2,831 $2,695
Bethesda, MD $2,233 $2,661 $3,888 $3,557

Top Neighborhoods Near Arlington

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Arlington. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Arlington, VA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Arlington, VA is currently around $2,944 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Arlington's average rent, which is only $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Arlington, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens has the most affordable average rent at $2,944 per month. Whereas, at $2,944 average rent per month, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Arlington. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC N/A $2,791 $4,210 $2,944

Top Counties Near Arlington

There are a total of 1 counties located by Arlington, VA. Some of these counties include Arlington, VA, District of Columbia, DC, and Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,662. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Arlington, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Arlington, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Arlington, VA is 0.82% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Arlington, VA is 10.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Arlington, VA is 16.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Arlington, VA $1,940 $2,500 $3,476 $2,600
District of Columbia, DC $1,908 $2,300 $2,950 $2,628
Alexandria, VA $2,020 $2,200 $2,831 $2,695
Fairfax, VA $1,383 $1,949 $2,638 $3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Arlington

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Arlington, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,600. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20008, Washington, DC at $2,092 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,776 per month is 22314, Alexandria, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,063. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Arlington, VA is $2,283 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,522 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 3 zipcodes in Arlington, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
22201, Arlington, VA $2,073 $2,516 $3,750 $2,600
22314, Alexandria, VA $2,063 $2,283 $3,150 $2,776
20008, Washington, DC $1,762 $2,028 $3,522 $2,092

Frequently Asked Questions - Arlington Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Arlington, VA?
The average monthly rental price for Arlington, VA apartments for rent is approximately $2,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Arlington, VA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Arlington, VA.
How much is a studio apartment in Arlington, VA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,940 and an average price per square feet of $4.19. There are a total of 21 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Arlington.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Arlington, VA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $3.50. There are a total of 144 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Arlington.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Arlington, VA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,476 and an average price per square feet of $3.14. There are a total of 74 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Arlington.
How have rent prices in Arlington, VA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Arlington, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Arlington, VA?
A reasonable rent price in Arlington, VA is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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