Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 3, 2026
Average rent in
Arlington, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Arlington rent stands today
Arlington, VA rent rose 1.5% year over year to a current median of $2,820/month, which is $17 more per month than last year. Month-to-month rent is unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Arlington's median rent of $2,820/month is 45.4% more expensive than the national median of $1,940/month. This positions Arlington as a pricier metro with 423 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $2,025/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,400/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,300/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $5,400/month. The 2-bedroom median of $3,300/month shows the range renters face by bedroom size.
Neighborhood spotlight
Williamsburg stands out with a 69.5% year-over-year decline to $3,052/month, contrasting with the modest citywide rent increase. This local drop reveals significant variation within Arlington's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Arlington
$2,820/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Arlington is $2,820 per month as of August 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $880 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arlington
423
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Arlington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Arlington, VA
Average rent prices in Arlington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,780, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington run $2,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,025 | No Change | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 |  1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,300 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,400 | 4% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aurora Highlands | $2,926 | |
Ballston Virginia Square | $3,007 | |
Buckingham | $2,418 | |
Clarendon Courthouse | $3,147 | |
Crystal City Shops | $3,110 | |
Fairlington Shirlington | $2,550 | |
Long Branch Creek | $2,647 | |
Maywood | $3,615 | |
Penrose | $2,275 | |
Radnor Fort Myer Heights | $2,609 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,780 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,140 | 14% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Clarendon Courthouse
Average rent
$3,147
Crystal City Shops
Average rent
$3,110
Ballston Virginia Square
Average rent
$3,007
Radnor Fort Myer Heights
Average rent
$2,609
Long Branch Creek
Average rent
$2,647
Fairlington Shirlington
Average rent
$2,550
Penrose
Average rent
$2,275
Maywood
Average rent
$3,615
Aurora Highlands
Average rent
$2,926
Buckingham
Average rent
$2,418
Apartments
Average rent
$2,780
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,140
Last 30 days
14%
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
45%higher than the national median
34%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Arlington, VA is 8% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,600
3%$3,100
2%$3,796
9%$3,492
24%$2,700
5%$3,200
4%$5,500
3%$2,100
4%$3,000
7%$1,693
7%$2,935
7%$2,500
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 | 9% higher |
| Groceries | 10% higher |
| Health | 20% higher |
| Housing | 107% higher |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Arlington, VA
1d ago
Verified
2001 N Cleveland St, Arlington, VA 22201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,033–$1,655
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
High View Park house for rent in Arlington
1947 N Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA 22207
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jul 11
2d ago
Verified
3710 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,715–$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 19
7h ago
1931 1931 & 1941 N. Cameron Street, Arlington, VA 22207
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,645–$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rock Spring house for rent in Arlington
4949 Old Dominion Dr, Arlington, VA 22207
3 beds
3 baths
$10,910
House for rent
6h ago
Lyon Village house for rent in Arlington
5 beds
5.5 baths
$10,500
House for rent
1h ago
400 Army Navy Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,036–$24,040
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lyon Village house for rent in Arlington
1604 N Edgewood St, Arlington, VA 22201
5 beds
4.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
22m ago
Verified
818 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,594–$5,206
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23m ago
Verified
1415 N Taft St, Arlington, VA 22201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,315–$4,978
Price drop
Apartment for rent
28m ago
Verified
1501 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,335–$5,830
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3535 S Ball St, Arlington, VA 22202
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,049–$3,849
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3710 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,715–$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 19
3d ago
Verified
2040 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$1,855
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
3d ago
Verified
3860 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
23m ago
Verified
1415 N Taft St, Arlington, VA 22201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,315–$4,978
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22m ago
Verified
818 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,594–$5,206
Price drop
Apartment for rent
28m ago
Verified
1501 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,335–$5,830
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
2209 N Pershing Dr, Arlington, VA 22201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,418–$5,462
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
3535 S Ball St, Arlington, VA 22202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,049–$2,989
Price drop
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 $2,820 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Arlington?
Average rent prices in Arlington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Arlington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Arlington is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $880 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arlington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington are Penrose ($2,275/mo), Buckingham ($2,418/mo), and Fairlington Shirlington ($2,550/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Arlington?
To comfortably afford rent in Arlington, you'd need to earn approximately $113,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Arlington?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Arlington average around $2,410/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,270/month.
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).