Average Rent in Arlington, VA

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Current Versus Historical Arlington, VA Rents

Arlington rentals average $1,846 for a studio rental to $4,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,694, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $697 (-26.33%) year-over-year from $2,647 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $460 (-16.98%) year-over-year from $2,710 to $2,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $568 (-13.97%) year-over-year from $4,068 to $3,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $437 (-10.32%) year-over-year from $4,237 to $3,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $650 (14.94%) year-over-year from $4,350 to $5,000. 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 down by 19.24% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.89% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.48% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.35% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $3.69 $1,950 $2,647 (-26.33%) $2,321 (-15.97%)
1 BR $3.23 $2,250 $2,710 (-16.98%) $2,662 (-15.48%)
2 BR $2.99 $3,500 $4,068 (-13.97%) $3,166 (10.54%)
3 BR $2.86 $3,800 $4,237 (-10.32%) $3,367 (12.87%)
4+ BR $2.49 $5,000 $4,350 (14.94%) $4,432 (12.82%)

Historical Rents in Arlington, VA

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Top Cities Near Arlington

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Arlington. The average rent in Arlington is currently $2,394 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,198, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Arlington, VA is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,581 per month.

Let's compare Arlington, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Arlington, VA is 5.66% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.46% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Arlington, VA are about 19.59% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.10% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Arlington, VA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Silver Spring, MD $1,730 $2,104 $2,655 $2,198
Alexandria, VA $2,000 $1,904 $2,456 $2,258
Lincolnia, VA N/A $1,939 $2,496 $2,394
Washington, DC $1,950 $2,476 $3,350 $2,950
Bethesda, MD $2,324 $2,615 $3,837 $3,581

Top Neighborhoods Near Arlington

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near Arlington. Some of these neighborhoods include Dupont Circle, Anacostia, and Trinidad - Langston. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near Arlington, VA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near Arlington, VA is currently around $2,999 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,999. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Arlington's average rent, which is only $2,694. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Arlington, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,243 per month. Whereas, at $6,200 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Arlington. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $2,023 $2,500 $3,600 $2,243
Anacostia, Washington, DC N/A $1,547 $1,850 $2,495
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC $1,513 $2,000 $2,875 $2,700
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $2,150 $2,045 $3,200 $2,900
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,775 $2,770 $3,300 $2,997
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $2,000 $2,500 $3,350 $3,000
Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA N/A $2,337 $3,480 $3,060
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $2,282 $3,343 $5,077 $3,343
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC N/A $2,927 $4,823 $3,864
Georgetown, Washington, DC N/A $3,600 $4,500 $6,200

Top Counties Near Arlington

There are a total of 10 counties located by Arlington, VA. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, and Fairfax, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,698. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,258. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,950, District of Columbia, DC is the most expensive county by Arlington, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Arlington, VA is 2.83% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Arlington, VA is 9.08% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Arlington, VA is 12.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 4 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Alexandria, VA $2,000 $1,904 $2,456 $2,258
Arlington, VA $1,846 $2,404 $3,302 $2,694
Fairfax, VA $1,680 $1,967 $2,500 $2,701
District of Columbia, DC $1,950 $2,476 $3,350 $2,950

Top Zipcodes Near Arlington

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near Arlington, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,853. A total of 9 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 22311, Alexandria, VA at $2,013 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,350 per month is 20007, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,722. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Arlington, VA is $2,340 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,480 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Arlington, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
20002, Washington, DC $2,013 $2,275 $3,000 $2,872
20001, Washington, DC $2,007 $2,702 $3,550 $3,050
22201, Arlington, VA $1,846 $2,411 $3,500 $2,505
22312, Lincolnia, VA N/A $1,938 $2,495 $2,392
20020, Washington, DC $300 $1,523 $1,700 $2,350
20011, Washington, DC $1,285 $1,950 $2,750 $3,675
22202, Arlington, VA $2,091 $2,279 $3,459 $2,999
22311, Alexandria, VA N/A $1,765 $2,184 $2,013
20009, Washington, DC $2,111 $2,623 $3,850 $2,921
22314, Alexandria, VA N/A $2,295 $2,885 $2,515

Frequently Asked Questions - Arlington Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Arlington, VA?
The average monthly rental price for Arlington, VA apartments for rent is approximately $2,694. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 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 Arlington, VA.
How much is a studio apartment in Arlington, VA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,846 and an average price per square feet of $3.69. There are a total of 38 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Arlington.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Arlington, VA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,404 and an average price per square feet of $3.23. There are a total of 146 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Arlington.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Arlington, VA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,302 and an average price per square feet of $2.99. There are a total of 113 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Arlington.
How have rent prices in Arlington, VA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Arlington, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.26%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Arlington, VA?
A reasonable rent price in Arlington, VA is around $2,155/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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