Average Rent in 22209, Arlington, VA

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Current Versus Historical 22209, Arlington, VA Rents

22209 rentals average $1,800 for a studio rental to $6,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,449, or roughly $43 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $25 (-1.37%) year-over-year from $1,825 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $88 (3.76%) year-over-year from $2,325 to $2,413. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $71 (-2.04%) year-over-year from $3,471 to $3,401. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $367 (7.14%) year-over-year from $5,133 to $5,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $4 (0.07%) year-over-year from $5,996 to $6,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 1.98% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.85% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.63% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.55% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $50.81 $1,800 $1,825 (-1.37%) $1,499 (20.07%)
1 BR $40.22 $2,413 $2,325 (3.76%) $1,965 (22.77%)
2 BR $39.85 $3,401 $3,471 (-2.04%) $3,000 (13.35%)
3 BR $35.76 $5,500 $5,133 (7.14%) $5,133 (7.14%)
4+ BR N/A $6,000 $5,996 (0.07%) $5,825 (3.00%)

Historical Rents in 22209, Arlington, VA

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Top Cities Near 22209

There are a total of 18 cities nearby 22209. The average rent in 22209 is currently $3,075 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 22209, Arlington, VA is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,800 per month.

Let's compare 22209, Arlington, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 22209, Arlington, VA is 11.86% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.71% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 22209, Arlington, VA are about 19.14% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 34.55% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near 22209, Arlington, VA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Silver Spring, MD $1,678 $1,800 $2,228 $2,100
Hyattsville, MD $1,687 $2,179 $2,400 $2,474
Bailey's Crossroads, VA $1,800 $2,200 $2,800 $2,681
Alexandria, VA $1,850 $2,100 $2,900 $2,700
Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,378 $3,250 $2,750
Washington, DC $1,890 $2,300 $3,200 $2,750
Annandale, VA N/A $1,825 $2,250 $3,150
West Falls Church, VA N/A $1,850 $2,100 $3,625
Bethesda, MD $2,204 $2,475 $3,780 $4,114
McLean, VA N/A $1,975 $2,950 $5,800

Top Neighborhoods Near 22209

There are a total of 27 neighborhoods in or near 22209. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 27 neighborhoods in or near 22209, Arlington, VA in the following table.

The average rent for these 27 neighborhoods in or near 22209, Arlington, VA is currently around $2,775 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-one neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,775. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 22209's average rent, which is only $2,449. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 22209, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,375 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 22209. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC $938 $1,250 $1,600 $1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC N/A $1,695 $2,299 $2,034
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,613 $2,031 $3,014 $2,103
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC $1,725 $2,200 $2,900 $2,299
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC $1,975 $1,625 $2,300 $2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,400 $3,525 $2,350
Anacostia, Washington, DC $2,500 $1,500 $1,850 $2,450
Kingman Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,495 $2,750 $2,500
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,475 $5,778 $2,538
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,700 $4,295 $2,614
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC $2,458 $2,669 $3,555 $2,702
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,083 $2,565 $3,800 $2,711
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,673 $2,148 $3,223 $2,750
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA N/A $2,125 $2,850 $2,775
Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC N/A $1,368 $1,840 $2,799
Petworth, Washington, DC N/A $1,776 $2,748 $2,810
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC N/A $2,000 $2,800 $2,850
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,689 $4,313 $2,852
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA $1,825 $2,598 $3,674 $2,922
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC $1,698 $2,495 $3,500 $2,925
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $1,450 $1,900 $3,200 $2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,675 $2,450 $3,200 $2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC $2,100 $2,750 $3,950 $3,000
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA $2,160 $2,318 $3,200 $3,000
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $2,318 $2,495 $3,900 $3,065
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC N/A $1,663 $3,000 $3,600
Georgetown, Washington, DC $2,495 $3,062 $4,850 $4,375

Top Counties Near 22209

There are a total of 5 counties located by 22209, Arlington, VA. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, and Prince George's, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,795. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by 22209, Arlington, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in 22209, Arlington, VA is 6.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 22209, Arlington, VA is 16.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 22209, Arlington, VA is 26.49% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Alexandria, VA $1,850 $2,100 $2,900 $2,700
Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,378 $3,250 $2,750
Prince George's, MD $1,680 $1,850 $2,150 $2,795
Fairfax, VA $1,600 $2,000 $2,500 $3,200
Fairfax, VA N/A $1,850 $2,350 $3,200

Top Zipcodes Near 22209

There are a total of 41 zipcodes in or near 22209, Arlington, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,825. A total of 8 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20032, Washington, DC at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,600 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,675. That's at least $37 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 22209, Arlington, VA is $2,048 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,800 per month. Which comes out to $31 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 22209, Arlington, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
20016, Washington, DC $1,919 $2,681 $4,348 $2,924
20001, Washington, DC $2,059 $2,500 $3,300 $3,103
22201, Arlington, VA $1,750 $2,431 $3,563 $2,700
20002, Washington, DC $1,812 $1,875 $2,773 $2,600
20037, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,538 $5,069 $2,679
20009, Washington, DC $1,748 $2,425 $3,500 $2,900
20007, Washington, DC $1,788 $2,298 $3,998 $3,300
22314, Alexandria, VA $2,250 $2,355 $3,295 $2,998
20011, Washington, DC N/A $1,776 $2,700 $2,825
20008, Washington, DC $1,675 $2,092 $3,600 $2,444

Frequently Asked Questions - 22209 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 22209, Arlington, VA?
The average monthly rental price for 22209, Arlington, VA apartments for rent is approximately $2,449. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 22209, Arlington, VA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 22209, Arlington, VA.
How much is a studio apartment in 22209, Arlington, VA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $50.81. There are a total of 30 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 22209.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 22209, Arlington, VA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $40.22. There are a total of 52 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 22209.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 22209, Arlington, VA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,401 and an average price per square feet of $39.85. There are a total of 35 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 22209.
How have rent prices in 22209, Arlington, VA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 22209, Arlington, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 22209, Arlington, VA?
A reasonable rent price in 22209, Arlington, VA is around $1,959/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.