Last updated on September 27, 2026

Average rent in
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Ballston Virginia Square

$2,782/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ballston Virginia Square is $2,782 per month as of September 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $882 more per month.

$3.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ballston Virginia Square

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ballston Virginia Square rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA

Average rent prices in Ballston Virginia Square have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA

Rent prices in Ballston Virginia Square vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ballston Virginia Square is $2,723, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Ballston Virginia Square run $2,571 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

6%

32%

1 bedroom

$2,571

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,507

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$4,600

4%

16%

4 bedroom

$5,500

4%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,571

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,507

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

29%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ballston - Virginia Square, 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 Ballston Virginia Square, Arlington, VA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Ballston Virginia Square and Ashton Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ballston Virginia Square

Median rent price$2,782
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ballston Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is 46% higher than the median rent in Ashton Heights, Arlington, VA.

Discover rentals in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA

Quincy Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Quincy Plaza

3900 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$2,295–$5,295

4020 Washington Blvd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Ballston - Virginia Square apartment for rent in Arlington

Utilities Included!!

4020 Washington Blvd #2, Arlington, VA 22201

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

1001 N Vermont St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ballston - Virginia Square condo for rent in Arlington

1001 N Vermont St, Arlington, VA 22201

2 beds

1 bath

$3,100

$2,850

Price drop

1227 N Utah St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Ballston - Virginia Square apartment for rent in Arlington

Residential Lease, ARLINGTON, VA

1227 N Utah St #2, Arlington, VA 22201

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

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Frequently asked questions for Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Ballston Virginia Square rental market.

How much is rent in Ballston Virginia Square?

The average rent in Ballston Virginia Square is $2,782 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ballston Virginia Square?

Average rent prices in Ballston Virginia Square have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Ballston Virginia Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ballston Virginia Square is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $882 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ballston Virginia Square?

To comfortably afford rent in Ballston Virginia Square, you'd need to earn approximately $111,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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