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Last updated on August 21, 2026
Average rent in
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 21, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Fairlington Shirlington
$2,695/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairlington Shirlington is $2,695 per month as of August 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $770 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairlington Shirlington
44
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fairlington Shirlington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA
Average rent prices in Fairlington Shirlington have increased by 4% 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
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA
Rent prices in Fairlington Shirlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairlington Shirlington is $2,013, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairlington Shirlington run $2,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,455.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,452 |  5% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,125 | 4% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,995 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,300 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington Ridge | $2,600 | |
Bailey's Crossroads | $2,645 | |
Columbia Forest | $2,220 | |
Douglas Park | $2,700 | |
Larchmont Village Apartments West | $1,850 | |
Nauck | $3,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,013 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,595 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,452
Last 30 days
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Larchmont Village Apartments West
Average rent
$1,850
Arlington Ridge
Average rent
$2,600
Columbia Forest
Average rent
$2,220
Douglas Park
Average rent
$2,700
Nauck
Average rent
$3,200
Bailey's Crossroads
Average rent
$2,645
Apartments
Average rent
$2,013
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairlington - Shirlington, 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 Fairlington Shirlington, Arlington, VA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Fairlington Shirlington and Larchmont Village Apartments West by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fairlington Shirlington
40%higher than the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fairlington Shirlington, Arlington, VA is 46% higher than the median rent in Larchmont Village Apartments West, Alexandria, VA.
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5d+ ago
Fairlington - Shirlington condo for rent in Arlington
4811 30th St S #B2, Arlington, VA 22206
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Fairlington - Shirlington condo for rent in Arlington
2812 S Wakefield St #B, Arlington, VA 22206
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Fairlington - Shirlington condo for rent in Arlington
2509 S Walter Reed Dr Unit D #D, Arlington, VA 22206
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Fairlington - Shirlington condo for rent in Arlington
2832 S Wakefield St #C, Arlington, VA 22206
2 beds
1 bath
$2,375
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Fairlington - Shirlington townhouse for rent in Arlington
3064 S Buchanan St, Arlington, VA 22206
2 beds
2 baths
$3,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
Fairlington - Shirlington townhouse for rent in Arlington
2 beds
3.5 baths
$3,600
$3,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Fairlington - Shirlington townhouse for rent in Arlington
4606 36th St S, Arlington, VA 22206
1 bed
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Fairlington - Shirlington townhouse for rent in Arlington
3417 S Utah St, Arlington, VA 22206
1 bed
2 baths
$2,940
House for rent
20h ago
4201 31st St S, Arlington, VA 22206
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,492–$3,973
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fairlington - Shirlington townhouse for rent in Arlington
2739 S Buchanan St, Arlington, VA 22206
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
House for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Fairlington - Shirlington condo for rent in Arlington
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
$2,800
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
Fairlington - Shirlington condo for rent in Arlington
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Condo for rent
Available Aug 13
5d+ ago
Verified
2429 S Walter Reed Dr #C, Arlington, VA 22206
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
Fairlington - Shirlington condo for rent in Arlington
3347 S Wakefield St #B2, Arlington, VA 22206
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Fairlington - Shirlington condo for rent in Arlington
3501 S Stafford St #B2, Arlington, VA 22206
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
$2,850
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Fairlington - Shirlington townhouse for rent in Arlington
4140 36th St S, Arlington, VA 22206
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
House for rent
Available Aug 13
1d ago
4201 31st St S, Arlington, VA 22206
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,875–$3,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Fairlington - Shirlington townhouse for rent in Arlington
4825 28th St S #A, Arlington, VA 22206
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
$2,975
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
Fairlington - Shirlington condo for rent in Arlington
2602 S Arlington Mill Dr Apt E #Apt E, Arlington, VA 22206
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
$2,495
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Fairlington - Shirlington condo for rent in Arlington
3501 S Stafford St #B2, Arlington, VA 22206
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
$2,850
Price drop
Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Fairlington Shirlington rental market.
How much is rent in Fairlington Shirlington?
The average rent in Fairlington Shirlington is $2,695 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fairlington Shirlington?
Average rent prices in Fairlington Shirlington have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Fairlington Shirlington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairlington Shirlington is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $770 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairlington Shirlington?
To comfortably afford rent in Fairlington Shirlington, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/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).