Average Rent in Arlington, VA

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Current Versus Historical Arlington, VA Rents

Arlington rentals average $2,100 for a studio rental to $4,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,712, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $133 (5.48%) year-over-year from $2,428 to $2,561. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $260 (10.33%) year-over-year from $2,519 to $2,779. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $445 (-11.15%) year-over-year from $3,995 to $3,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $558 (-13.84%) year-over-year from $4,033 to $3,475. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $68 (1.46%) year-over-year from $4,682 to $4,750. 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 down by 2.19% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.85% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.94% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.56% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $3.90 $2,561 $2,428 (5.48%) $2,647 (-3.25%)
1 BR $3.24 $2,779 $2,519 (10.33%) $2,416 (15.04%)
2 BR $3.03 $3,550 $3,995 (-11.15%) $4,045 (-12.24%)
3 BR $2.91 $3,475 $4,033 (-13.84%) $3,975 (-12.57%)
4+ BR $2.52 $4,750 $4,682 (1.46%) $4,003 (18.65%)

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 $2,900 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Alexandria, VA, with an average rent of $2,588, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Arlington, VA is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,498 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 4.76% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.15% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Arlington, VA are about 5.27% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.70% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Arlington, VA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Alexandria, VA $1,700 $2,209 $2,800 $2,588
Washington, DC $2,000 $2,399 $3,200 $2,900
Bethesda, MD $2,194 $2,659 $3,730 $3,498

Top Neighborhoods Near Arlington

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Arlington. Some of these neighborhoods include Columbia Heights, Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, and Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Arlington, VA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Arlington, VA is currently around $3,386 per month. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,386. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Arlington's average rent, which is only $2,712. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Arlington, Columbia Heights has the most affordable average rent at $3,095 per month. Whereas, at $3,554 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
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC N/A $2,200 $3,000 $3,095
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $2,000 $3,371 $4,524 $3,386
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $2,050 $2,901 $4,554 $3,554

Top Counties Near Arlington

There are a total of 3 counties located by Arlington, VA. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, and District of Columbia, DC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,806. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,588. 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 11.90% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Arlington, VA is 3.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Arlington, VA is 11.19% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Alexandria, VA $1,700 $2,209 $2,800 $2,588
Arlington, VA $2,100 $2,395 $3,378 $2,712
District of Columbia, DC $2,000 $2,399 $3,200 $2,900
Fairfax, VA $1,450 $1,900 $2,431 $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 $2,625. 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 $2,472 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,800 per month is 22314, Alexandria, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,737. That's at least $3 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Arlington, VA is $2,351 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,300 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 $2,118 $2,391 $3,375 $2,625
22314, Alexandria, VA N/A $2,332 $3,075 $2,800
20008, Washington, DC $1,737 $2,351 $3,300 $2,472

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 $2,712. 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 $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $3.90. There are a total of 23 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 $2,395 and an average price per square feet of $3.24. There are a total of 131 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 $3,378 and an average price per square feet of $3.03. There are a total of 105 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 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Arlington, VA?
A reasonable rent price in Arlington, VA is around $2,170/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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