Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Arlington, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Arlington rent stands today
Arlington, VA rent slipped 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,700/month. Renters today are paying $126 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,846 in January 2025.
Compared to national trends
Arlington runs 42.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier markets with a total of 440 total rentals available for choice.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Arlington sit around $1,939/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,395/month, 2-bedrooms at $3,252/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $5,000/month. These ranges reflect the variety of bedroom options available to renters in Arlington, VA.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Arlington, VA, Rivercrest rents fell 47.3% year over year to $3,320/month across 18 rentals, with Stafford Albemarle Glebe down 42.3% and Williamsburg down 44.4%. These declines contrast with the citywide 2.5% drop, showing localized shifts in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Arlington
$2,700/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Arlington is $2,700 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arlington
440
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Arlington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Arlington, VA
Average rent prices in Arlington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,650, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington run $2,455 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,428.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,939 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,395 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,252 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 3% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 |  2% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aurora Highlands | $2,686 | |
Ballston Virginia Square | $2,850 | |
Bluemont | $3,147 | |
Clarendon Courthouse | $3,095 | |
Crystal City Shops | $2,973 | |
Fairlington Shirlington | $2,750 | |
Long Branch Creek | $2,620 | |
Penrose | $2,343 | |
Radnor Fort Myer Heights | $2,550 | |
Waverly Hills | $3,190 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,650 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,450 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,125 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,939
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,252
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
Clarendon Courthouse
Average rent
$3,095
Crystal City Shops
Average rent
$2,973
Ballston Virginia Square
Average rent
$2,850
Radnor Fort Myer Heights
Average rent
$2,550
Long Branch Creek
Average rent
$2,620
Penrose
Average rent
$2,343
Fairlington Shirlington
Average rent
$2,750
Bluemont
Average rent
$3,147
Aurora Highlands
Average rent
$2,686
Waverly Hills
Average rent
$3,190
Apartments
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,125
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
42%higher than the national median
32%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
$2,508
3%$3,180
6%$3,947
9%$3,697
17%$2,329
20%$3,300
4%$5,600
5%$2,095
1%$3,495
9%$1,600
4%$2,800
2%$2,499
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
4d ago
Verified
2001 N Cleveland St, Arlington, VA 22201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,033–$1,655
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3710 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,240–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 19
9h ago
Verified
2040 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,590–$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
9h ago
Verified
3860 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,640–$2,470
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 23
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
6h ago
400 Army Navy Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,214–$17,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Highland house for rent in Arlington
4 beds
3.5 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available Sep 7
19m ago
3130 Potomac Ave, Arlington, VA 22202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,255–$7,687
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
818 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,539–$4,912
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,588–$4,870
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2209 N Pershing Dr, Arlington, VA 22201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,479–$4,982
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
2040 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,590–$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
9h ago
Verified
3860 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,640–$2,470
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 23
11h ago
Verified
3535 S Ball St, Arlington, VA 22202
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,959–$3,869
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
818 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,539–$4,912
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
2040 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,590–$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
9h ago
Verified
3710 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,240–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
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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 $2,700 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Arlington?
Average rent prices in Arlington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Arlington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Arlington is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arlington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington are Penrose ($2,343/mo), Radnor Fort Myer Heights ($2,550/mo), and Long Branch Creek ($2,620/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Arlington?
To comfortably afford rent in Arlington, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/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).