Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Average rent in
Arlington, VA

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Arlington, VA is $2,717. This is +43%, or $817, higher than the national average.

$2.73

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,717

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

365

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Arlington, VA is $2,717. This is +43%, or $817, higher than the national average.

$2.73

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
59%
28%
6%
4%
$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 increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,680. A 1-bedroom apartment in Arlington, VA costs about $2,410 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,200. Houses for rent in Arlington, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,455.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,365

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$3,100

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,645

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$5,250

25%

33%

Studio

$2,029

5%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$2,029

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,365

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,645

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,250

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

33%

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$2,717
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,464
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arlington, VA is 10% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.

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Alexandria

$2,464

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$2,654

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$3,000

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$2,899

decreased by1%

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$2,690

increased by1%

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$2,800

increased by3%

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$4,750

decreased by20%

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$2,125

increased by9%

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Springfield

$3,000

decreased by3%

Last year

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$1,485

decreased by4%

Last year

Tysons Corner

$2,512

decreased by7%

Last year

Washington

$2,464

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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

Apartments for rent in Alexandria

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0–1 bath

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4d ago

Columbia Heights - West condo for rent in Arlington

spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath condominium for rent

5300 Columbia Pike #T13, Arlington, VA 22204

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

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1 bath

$1,505

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Dorchester Apartments

2040 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,530–$2,800

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9.3

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3030 South Potomac Avenue

3030 Potomac Ave #1020, Arlington, VA 22202

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,530–$2,060

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5d+ ago

Long Branch Creek house for rent in Arlington

2bedroom1bathroom with pool and 2 garage spaces

2301 25th St S #104, Arlington, VA 22206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,533

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3d ago

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Oakland Apartments

3710 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,555–$2,600

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Available Jul 1

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2d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Dorchester Towers Apartments

2001 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,700–$3,160

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