Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Myer, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Arlington

$2,790/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arlington is $2,790 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $890 more per month.

$3.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arlington

105

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arlington rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fort Myer, VA

Average rent prices in Arlington have increased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Fort Myer, VA

Rent prices in Arlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Arlington is $2,796, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington run $2,596 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,825.

Listings

Studio

$2,235

-

8%

1 bedroom

$2,522

-

4%

2 bedroom

$3,725

-

2%

3 bedroom

$4,348

-

20%

4 bedroom

$6,500

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,235

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,522

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,725

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,348

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Myer, 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.

Discover rentals in Fort Myer, VA

Barbee House - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

Barbee House

1530 12th St N, Arlington, VA 22209

1 bed

1 bath

$1,535–$1,600

NALBERT [1301] - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.2

Very good

NALBERT [1301]

1301 Fort Myer Dr, Arlington, VA 22209

1 bed

1 bath

$1,550

131 S Courthouse Rd #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Penrose apartment for rent in Arlington

131 S Courthouse Rd #6, Arlington, VA 22204

1 bed

1 bath

$1,650

Robin Towers - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.2

Very good

Robin Towers

1215 Fort Myer Dr, Arlington, VA 22209

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,675–$2,550

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Frequently asked questions for Fort Myer, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Arlington rental market.

How much is rent in Arlington?

The average rent in Arlington is $2,790 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arlington?

Average rent prices in Arlington have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Arlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arlington is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $890 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Arlington?

To comfortably afford rent in Arlington, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/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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