Average Rent in Arlington, VA

Current Versus Historical Arlington, VA Rents

Arlington rentals average $2,098 for a studio rental to $5,150 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,639, 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 $676 (-25.54%) year-over-year from $2,647 to $1,971. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $410 (-15.14%) year-over-year from $2,710 to $2,300. 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 18.61% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.16% 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.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.11	$1,971	$2,647 (-25.54%)	$2,321 (-15.07%)
1 BR	$3.36	$2,300	$2,710 (-15.14%)	$2,662 (-13.60%)
2 BR	$3.01	$3,500	$4,068 (-13.97%)	$3,166 (10.54%)
3 BR	$2.63	$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 $2,391 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Alexandria, VA, with an average rent of $2,128, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Arlington, VA is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,521 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 14.35% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.75% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Arlington, VA are about 18.09% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.56% 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	N/A	$1,786	$2,418	$2,128
Silver Spring, MD	$1,797	$2,101	$2,704	$2,159
Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,939	$2,502	$2,391
Washington, DC	$2,040	$2,549	$3,818	$2,908
Bethesda, MD	$2,102	$2,606	$3,521	$3,521

Top Neighborhoods Near Arlington

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Arlington

Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Fairfax, VA, and Arlington, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,600. 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 $2,128. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,908, District of Columbia, DC is the most expensive county by Arlington, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Arlington, VA is 7.65% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Arlington, VA is 9.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Arlington, VA is 11.78% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	N/A	$1,786	$2,418	$2,128
Fairfax, VA	$1,835	$1,971	$2,523	$2,560
Arlington, VA	$2,098	$2,436	$3,301	$2,639
District of Columbia, DC	$2,040	$2,549	$3,818	$2,908

Top Zipcodes Near Arlington

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near Arlington, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,450. A total of 6 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 $1,958 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,196 per month is 20002, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,761. 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 $2,318 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,219 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 8 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	$1,940	$2,484	$3,623	$3,196
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,985	$2,427	$3,300	$2,505
22312, Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,939	$2,502	$2,394
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,399	$2,319	$3,138	$2,588
22311, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$1,768	$2,142	$1,958
20008, Washington, DC	$1,677	$2,318	$3,446	$2,340
20005, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,754	$3,989	$2,814
20910, Silver Spring, MD	$1,797	$2,101	$2,704	$2,159

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 $2,639. 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 $2,098 and an average price per square feet of $4.11. There are a total of 19 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 $2,436 and an average price per square feet of $3.36. There are a total of 99 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 $3,301 and an average price per square feet of $3.01. There are a total of 70 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 -0.15%, 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 $2,111/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.