Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Average rent in
Arlington, VA

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Arlington, VA is $2,800. This is +44%, or $850, higher than the national average.

$2.77

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,800

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

368

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Arlington, VA is $2,800. This is +44%, or $850, higher than the national average.

$2.77

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
53%
29%
8%
5%
$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 2% 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 $2,840. A 1-bedroom apartment in Arlington, VA costs about $2,520 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,537. Houses for rent in Arlington, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,409

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$3,350

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,850

5%

3%

4 bedroom

$5,500

2%

19%

Studio

$2,073

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,073

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,409

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

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$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

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.

More data insights and reports

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$2,975

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$2,125

increased by4%

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$3,225

decreased by1%

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$1,580

increased by6%

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$2,800

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$2,500

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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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