Average Rent in Arlington, VA

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Current Versus Historical Arlington, VA Rents

Arlington rentals average $1,900 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $375 (-16.19%) year-over-year from $2,314 to $1,939. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $261 (-9.64%) year-over-year from $2,705 to $2,445. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $242 (-6.32%) year-over-year from $3,826 to $3,584. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $30 (0.70%) year-over-year from $4,265 to $4,295. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $32 (-0.57%) year-over-year from $5,532 to $5,500. 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 19.58% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.48% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.59% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.36% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.94% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $3.96 $1,939 $2,314 (-16.19%) $2,647 (-26.75%)
1 BR $3.46 $2,445 $2,705 (-9.64%) $2,477 (-1.31%)
2 BR $3.22 $3,584 $3,826 (-6.32%) $3,832 (-6.46%)
3 BR $2.63 $4,295 $4,265 (0.70%) $3,750 (14.53%)
4+ BR $2.17 $5,500 $5,532 (-0.57%) $4,417 (24.53%)

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 $3,325 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Alexandria, VA, with an average rent of $2,910, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Arlington, VA is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,575 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 3.95% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.70% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Arlington, VA are about 7.14% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.65% 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
Alexandria, VA $1,825 $2,300 $2,995 $2,910
Washington, DC $2,026 $2,608 $3,400 $2,919
Tysons Corner, VA N/A $2,568 $3,000 $3,325
Bethesda, MD $2,174 $2,754 $3,872 $3,745
McLean, VA N/A $1,950 $3,250 $5,575

Top Neighborhoods Near Arlington

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near Arlington. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Anacostia, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near Arlington, VA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near Arlington, VA is currently around $2,775 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,775. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Arlington, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $3,350 average rent per month, Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Arlington. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC N/A $1,300 $1,600 $1,600
Anacostia, Washington, DC N/A $1,500 $1,800 $1,900
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,657 $2,117 $3,271 $2,200
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC N/A $1,675 $2,398 $2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $2,039 $2,550 $4,426 $2,550
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC N/A $2,000 $3,038 $2,775
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,213 $2,745 $4,313 $2,790
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA $2,168 $2,335 $3,206 $2,918
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC N/A $2,100 $3,000 $3,000
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $2,073 $2,919 $4,392 $3,071
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $2,000 $3,313 $5,280 $3,350

Top Counties Near Arlington

There are a total of 11 counties located by Arlington, VA. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, District of Columbia, DC, and Arlington, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,960. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,910. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Arlington, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Arlington, VA is 1.97% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Arlington, VA is 4.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Arlington, VA is 8.64% 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 $1,825 $2,300 $2,995 $2,910
District of Columbia, DC $2,026 $2,608 $3,400 $2,919
Arlington, VA $1,900 $2,500 $3,500 $3,000
Fairfax, VA $1,700 $1,950 $2,615 $3,300

Top Zipcodes Near Arlington

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Arlington, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,729. A total of 5 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20008, Washington, DC at $2,449 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,451 per month is 20037, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,850. 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 $2,289 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,295 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 6 zipcodes in Arlington, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
22201, Arlington, VA $2,281 $2,524 $3,712 $2,752
22314, Alexandria, VA $2,168 $2,388 $3,225 $2,983
20008, Washington, DC $1,662 $2,160 $3,365 $2,449
20037, Washington, DC $2,000 $3,286 $5,212 $3,451
22204, Arlington, VA $1,700 $1,950 $2,550 $2,500
22304, Alexandria, VA N/A $2,190 $2,650 $2,706

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 $3,000. 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 $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $3.96. There are a total of 27 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $3.46. There are a total of 157 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 $3,500 and an average price per square feet of $3.22. There are a total of 131 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 -0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Arlington, VA?
A reasonable rent price in Arlington, VA is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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