Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Arlington, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Arlington rent stands today
Arlington, VA rent rose 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,825/month. Renters are paying $78 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent remains essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Arlington runs roughly 1.45 times the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher tier of rental markets with 414 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Arlington sit around $1,988/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,405/month, and 2-bedrooms around $3,300/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,195/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,700/month. These figures represent the range renters face by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Pentagon neighborhood saw rents fall 53.3% year over year to $2,979/month across 11 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 2.7% rise. This localized decline stands out within Arlington's broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Arlington
$2,825/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Arlington is $2,825 per month as of June 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $875 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arlington
414
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 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 $2,805, whereas a house costs $4,172. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington run $2,505 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,490.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,988 | No Change |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,405 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,300 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $4,195 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,700 | 1% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aurora Highlands | $3,171 | |
Ballston Virginia Square | $2,995 | |
Bluemont | $3,210 | |
Clarendon Courthouse | $3,050 | |
Crystal City Shops | $3,163 | |
Long Branch Creek | $2,585 | |
Lyon Park | $1,947 | |
Maywood | $3,375 | |
Penrose | $2,361 | |
Radnor Fort Myer Heights | $2,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,805 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,172 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,988
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,405
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
Clarendon Courthouse
Average rent
$3,050
Crystal City Shops
Average rent
$3,163
Ballston Virginia Square
Average rent
$2,995
Radnor Fort Myer Heights
Average rent
$2,600
Long Branch Creek
Average rent
$2,585
Penrose
Average rent
$2,361
Aurora Highlands
Average rent
$3,171
Maywood
Average rent
$3,375
Bluemont
Average rent
$3,210
Lyon Park
Average rent
$1,947
Apartments
Average rent
$2,805
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,172
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
5%
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
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Arlington, VA is 9% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,600
$3,212
5%$3,740
6%$2,950
10%$2,695
6%$3,300
9%$4,875
4%$2,200
6%$3,200
5%$1,650
5%$2,975
22%$2,520
5%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
$1,093–$1,655
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3710 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,540–$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 19
14h ago
Verified
2001 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,680–$2,120
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 2
1d ago
Verified
3860 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 19
1d ago
Williamsburg house for rent in Arlington
6032 28th St N, Arlington, VA 22207
5 beds
4 baths
$12,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$9,972
$9,777
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Rosslyn condo for rent in Arlington
1530 Key Blvd #906, Arlington, VA 22209
3 beds
3 baths
$8,250
Condo for rent
4h ago
Verified
575 12th Rd S, Arlington, VA 22202
2 beds
1 bath
$8,246
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3000 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,481–$6,882
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,680–$5,539
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
901 N Nelson St, Arlington, VA 22203
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,637–$5,098
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2209 N Pershing Dr, Arlington, VA 22201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,276–$4,157
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3710 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,540–$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 19
13h ago
Verified
2040 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 10
1d ago
Verified
3860 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 19
5h ago
Verified
3000 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,481–$6,882
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3000 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,481–$6,882
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2209 N Pershing Dr, Arlington, VA 22201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,276–$4,157
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1401 S Joyce St, Arlington, VA 22202
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,055–$4,264
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
701 N Wayne St, Arlington, VA 22201
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,730–$3,522
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 $2,825 per month as of June 13, 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 3% 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 $875 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arlington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington are Lyon Park ($1,947/mo), Penrose ($2,361/mo), and Long Branch Creek ($2,585/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?
Arlington's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,300 monthly. These figures represent a relatively stable market for one-bedrooms and a 2.8% increase for two-bedrooms compared to the previous year.
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).