Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Arlington, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Arlington rent stands today
Arlington, VA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,790/month. Month over month, rents increased 1.9%, with a negligible $10 decline compared to last year.
Compared to national trends
Arlington rents run 46.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. The city has a total of 441 rentals available, reflecting a moderate inventory for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,920/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,421/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,300/month. Three-bedroom units rent for $3,762/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,995/month. These figures show the range of rents across bedroom sizes in Arlington.
Neighborhood spotlight
Yorktown rents fell 70.6% year over year to $2,205/month across 13 rentals, marking a significant local cooldown compared to the broadly flat citywide market. Bellevue Forest and Rock Spring also saw declines over 59%, contrasting with Arlington Ridge where rents rose 22.6%.
Median rent
Median rent in Arlington
$2,790/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Arlington is $2,790 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $890 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arlington
441
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Arlington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Arlington, VA
Average rent prices in Arlington have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Arlington, VA
Rent prices in Arlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Arlington is $2,760, whereas a house costs $3,572. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington run $2,533 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,473.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,920 |  8% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,421 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,300 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,762 | 6% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,995 | 14% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aurora Highlands | $2,821 | |
Ballston Virginia Square | $3,084 | |
Bluemont | $3,060 | |
Clarendon Courthouse | $2,955 | |
Crystal City Shops | $3,253 | |
Fairlington Shirlington | $2,612 | |
Long Branch Creek | $2,440 | |
Penrose | $2,234 | |
Radnor Fort Myer Heights | $2,500 | |
Waverly Hills | $3,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,760 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,395 | 2% | 4% | |
Houses | $3,572 | No Change | 1% | |
Rooms | $1,400 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,920
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,421
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,762
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
1%
Clarendon Courthouse
Average rent
$2,955
Crystal City Shops
Average rent
$3,253
Ballston Virginia Square
Average rent
$3,084
Long Branch Creek
Average rent
$2,440
Radnor Fort Myer Heights
Average rent
$2,500
Penrose
Average rent
$2,234
Fairlington Shirlington
Average rent
$2,612
Bluemont
Average rent
$3,060
Aurora Highlands
Average rent
$2,821
Waverly Hills
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,760
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,572
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,400
The table above reflects average rent prices in Arlington, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Arlington, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Arlington and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.
Arlington
47%higher than the national median
34%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Arlington, VA is 10% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,546
2%$2,550
11%$3,625
10%$3,466
22%$2,470
10%$3,300
18%$4,800
1%$2,041
$3,300
3%$1,698
2%$2,750
1%$2,495
2%Cost of living in Arlington, VA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 10% higher |
| Groceries | 10% higher |
| Health | 17% higher |
| Housing | 110% higher |
| Transportation | 6% higher |
| Utilities | 5% lower |
Discover rentals in Arlington, VA
2d ago
Verified
2001 N Cleveland St, Arlington, VA 22201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,064–$1,801
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Kemper Rd #3612, Arlington, VA 22206
3 beds
2 baths
$1,150
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
Arlington Ridge house for rent in Arlington
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,150
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
Verified
3710 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 19
19h ago
400 Army Navy Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,308–$16,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1800 N Lynn St, Arlington, VA 22209
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,443–$13,904
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
3130 Potomac Ave, Arlington, VA 22202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,367–$7,822
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Crystal City Shops house for rent in Arlington
3130 Potomac Ave #1106, Arlington, VA 22202
3 beds
3 baths
$6,925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,711–$4,887
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
901 N Nelson St, Arlington, VA 22203
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,527–$4,903
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
818 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,820–$5,574
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1401 S Joyce St, Arlington, VA 22202
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,157–$4,396
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2040 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,380–$2,810
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 4
1d ago
Verified
2201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,711–$4,887
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
901 N Nelson St, Arlington, VA 22203
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,527–$4,903
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
818 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,820–$5,574
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
818 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,820–$5,574
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1401 S Joyce St, Arlington, VA 22202
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,157–$4,396
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2001 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,680–$2,590
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 2
2d ago
Verified
3000 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,452–$7,180
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Arlington, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Arlington rental market.
How much is rent in Arlington?
The average rent in Arlington is $2,790 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Arlington?
Average rent prices in Arlington have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Arlington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Arlington is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $890 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arlington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington are Penrose ($2,234/mo), Long Branch Creek ($2,440/mo), and Radnor Fort Myer Heights ($2,500/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Arlington?
To comfortably afford rent in Arlington, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Arlington?
December and January offer the best timing for apartment hunting in Arlington, with January seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive month. You'll face about 4.8% lower prices compared to peak summer months like July.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).