Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Myer, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Arlington

$2,845/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arlington is $2,845 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $945 more per month.

$3.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arlington

101

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arlington rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 2% 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 $2,894, whereas a house costs $3,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington run $2,647 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,840.

Listings

Studio

$1,908

-

6%

1 bedroom

$2,588

-

3%

2 bedroom

$3,719

-

1%

3 bedroom

$4,824

-

6%

4 bedroom

$4,900

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,908

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,588

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,719

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,824

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

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

Arlington Boulevard Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4d ago

7.9

Very good

Arlington Boulevard Apartments

1534 16th Rd N, Arlington, VA 22209

2 beds

1 bath

$1,870

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
312 S Wayne St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Penrose condo for rent in Arlington

2 beds

1 bath

$1,875

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
305 S Fenwick St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Arlington Heights house for rent in Arlington

Residential Lease, ARLINGTON, VA

305 S Fenwick St, Arlington, VA 22204

4 beds

2 baths

$3,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,845 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arlington?

Average rent prices in Arlington have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Arlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arlington is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $945 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 $114,000/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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