Average Rent in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA

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Current Versus Historical Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA Rents

Ballston - Virginia Square rentals average $1,750 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $42 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $739 (-29.68%) year-over-year from $2,489 to $1,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $147 (-5.34%) year-over-year from $2,750 to $2,603. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $57 (-1.49%) year-over-year from $3,835 to $3,778. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $208 (4.97%) year-over-year from $4,192 to $4,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $938 (16.85%) year-over-year from $5,563 to $6,500. 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 3.67% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.72% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.29% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.04% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$42.37	$1,750	$2,489 (-29.68%)	$2,074 (-15.61%)
1 BR	$43.53	$2,603	$2,750 (-5.34%)	$2,504 (3.94%)
2 BR	$40.70	$3,778	$3,835 (-1.49%)	$3,680 (2.66%)
3 BR	$39.27	$4,400	$4,192 (4.97%)	$3,800 (15.79%)
4+ BR	$28.11	$6,500	$5,563 (16.85%)	$4,950 (31.31%)

Historical Rents in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA

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Top Cities Near Ballston - Virginia Square

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Ballston - Virginia Square. The average rent in Ballston - Virginia Square is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is 3.14% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.51% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA are about 23.39% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.74% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,675	$1,850	$2,425	$2,200
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,350	$3,300	$2,766
Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,301	$3,200	$2,800
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,170	$2,850	$2,800
Oakton, VA	N/A	$1,995	$2,500	$3,000
Tysons Corner, VA	$1,890	$2,235	$2,950	$3,125
Fairfax, VA	N/A	$1,980	$2,400	$3,300
Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,610	$3,902	$3,920
Potomac, MD	$1,650	$1,898	$2,625	$4,600
McLean, VA	N/A	$2,050	$3,900	$5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Ballston - Virginia Square

There are a total of 21 neighborhoods in or near Ballston - Virginia Square. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 21 neighborhoods in or near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA in the following table.

The average rent for these 21 neighborhoods in or near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is currently around $2,800 per month. A total of 18 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Ballston - Virginia Square's average rent, which is actually $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Ballston - Virginia Square, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,475 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Ballston - Virginia Square. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,250	$1,600	$1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC	$1,595	$1,591	$2,250	$2,037
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,747	$2,072	$3,200	$2,170
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,100	$2,995	$2,175
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$1,850	$2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,694	$2,350	$3,484	$2,300
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,700	$4,000	$2,550
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,500	$2,325	$2,599
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,675	$2,045	$3,300	$2,698
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,230	$2,600	$3,800	$2,787
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,827	$2,575	$3,500	$2,800
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,163	$2,500	$3,950	$2,850
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,850	$2,450	$2,850
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,300	$3,923	$2,895
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,719	$4,353	$2,896
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,915	$2,349	$3,190	$2,910
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,950	$4,815	$2,975
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,973	$3,200	$3,050
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,995	$2,685	$3,350
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,875	$3,200	$3,450
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,000	$5,000	$4,475

Top Counties Near Ballston - Virginia Square

There are a total of 4 counties located by Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA. Some of these counties include Arlington, VA, Alexandria, VA, and Fairfax, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $29 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Arlington, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is 0.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is 19.48% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is 26.75% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,301	$3,200	$2,800
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,170	$2,850	$2,800
Fairfax, VA	$1,800	$1,980	$2,600	$3,200
Fairfax, VA	N/A	$1,980	$2,400	$3,300

Top Zipcodes Near Ballston - Virginia Square

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,964. A total of 27 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 $5,400 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,800. That's at least $41 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is $2,088 per month. Or in other words, $36 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,900 per month. Which comes out to $33 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Ballston - Virginia Square, 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	$1,893	$2,354	$3,400	$2,744
22203, Arlington, VA	$1,850	$2,473	$3,750	$2,650
22207, Arlington, VA	$2,000	$1,875	$2,550	$4,750
22209, Arlington, VA	$1,650	$2,298	$3,650	$2,500
22204, Arlington, VA	$1,500	$1,900	$2,700	$2,700
20007, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,200	$3,853	$3,448
22206, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,100	$2,950	$3,000
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,000	$4,250	$3,000
22202, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,368	$3,213	$2,738
20016, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,711	$4,383	$2,964

Frequently Asked Questions - Ballston - Virginia Square Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA apartments for rent is approximately $3,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Ballston - Virginia Square, 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 Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA.

How much is a studio apartment in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $42.37. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Ballston - Virginia Square.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,577 and an average price per square feet of $43.53. There are a total of 31 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Ballston - Virginia Square.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,720 and an average price per square feet of $40.70. There are a total of 26 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Ballston - Virginia Square.

How have rent prices in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.30%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.