Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Average rent in
Arlington, VA

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Arlington, VA is $2,810. This is +44%, or $865, higher than the national average.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,810

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

457

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Arlington, VA is $2,810. This is +44%, or $865, higher than the national average.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
53%
33%
7%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

57%
43%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Arlington, VA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Arlington, VA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Arlington, VA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Arlington, VA is $2,780. A 1-bedroom apartment in Arlington, VA costs about $2,407 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,378. Houses for rent in Arlington, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,625.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,341

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$3,200

2%

13%

3 bedroom

$3,735

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$5,050

4%

6%

Studio

$1,995

1%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,341

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,735

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,050

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

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.

Compare rent prices in Arlington, VA to other cities

Median rent prices in Arlington, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alexandria, VA.

Arlington

Median rent price$2,810
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,507
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arlington, VA is 12% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.

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$2,507

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$2,850

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$3,250

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$2,750

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$2,685

increased by25%

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$2,872

increased by3%

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$4,925

decreased by10%

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$2,047

increased by10%

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$3,000

decreased by1%

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$1,789

increased by19%

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$2,798

increased by11%

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$2,475

increased by7%

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Cost of living in
Arlington, VA

The overall cost of living in Arlington, VA is 35% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

8% higher

Groceries

12% higher

Health

14% higher

Housing

107% higher

Transportation

2% higher

Utilities

6% lower

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1 bath

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8.3

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2110

2110 N Culpeper St, Arlington, VA 22207

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,450–$2,800

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7.3

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1210 NORTH QUINN ST.

1210 N Quinn St, Arlington, VA 22209

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

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5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

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3030 South Potomac Avenue

3030 Potomac Ave #1014, Arlington, VA 22202

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,470–$2,720

Apartment for rent

5720 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

5720

5720 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205

1 bed

1 bath

$1,495

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23h ago

9.7

Excellent

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Dorchester Towers Apartments

2001 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,500–$3,100

Price drop

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23h ago

10

Excellent

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Oakland Apartments

3710 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,555–$2,600

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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