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 $1,895 for a studio rental to $5,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,825, or roughly $42 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $719 (-29.78%) year-over-year from $2,414 to $1,695. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $192 (-6.78%) year-over-year from $2,837 to $2,645. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $587 (-13.69%) year-over-year from $4,286 to $3,699. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-2.87%) year-over-year from $4,067 to $3,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,183 (-16.36%) year-over-year from $7,233 to $6,050. 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 6.18% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.79% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.98% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.20% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 24.21% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$43.40	$1,695	$2,414 (-29.78%)	$2,303 (-26.40%)
1 BR	$45.05	$2,645	$2,837 (-6.78%)	$2,860 (-7.52%)
2 BR	$40.22	$3,699	$4,286 (-13.69%)	$4,113 (-10.07%)
3 BR	$41.21	$3,950	$4,067 (-2.87%)	$3,967 (-0.42%)
4+ BR	$26.22	$6,050	$7,233 (-16.36%)	$4,748 (27.44%)

Historical Rents in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA

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Top Cities Near Ballston - Virginia Square

There are a total of 15 cities nearby Ballston - Virginia Square. The average rent in Ballston - Virginia Square is currently $2,825 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 $2,101, 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 $5,198 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 15.57% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.48% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA are about 26.42% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.09% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,611	$1,800	$2,150	$2,101
Hyattsville, MD	$1,685	$2,179	$2,214	$2,349
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,700	$2,641	$2,598	$2,681
Arlington, VA	$1,775	$2,300	$3,200	$2,700
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,006	$2,750	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,203	$3,100	$2,712
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,095	$2,850	$2,883
Franconia, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,700	$3,050
Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,478	$3,825	$3,793
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,800	$4,200	$5,198

Top Neighborhoods Near Ballston - Virginia Square

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near Ballston - Virginia Square. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Anacostia. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is currently around $2,550 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,550. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Ballston - Virginia Square's average rent, which is actually $2,825. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Ballston - Virginia Square, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $4,700 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	$1,000	$1,385	$1,554	$1,550
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,470	$1,970	$3,100	$1,993
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,495	$1,800	$2,060
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,400	$2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,600	$2,100	$2,200
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$4,946	$2,400
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,713	$2,200	$3,000	$2,400
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,895	$2,650	$4,250	$2,465
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,750	$2,800	$2,500
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,080	$2,395	$3,839	$2,550
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,700	$2,000	$3,000	$2,550
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,577	$2,716
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,590	$4,200	$2,754
Glover Park, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,100	$3,300	$2,800
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,825	$2,850
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,123	$3,750	$2,973
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,033	$2,400	$3,170	$2,995
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,875	$3,100	$2,998
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,756	$3,100	$3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,020	$2,600	$3,700	$3,250
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,825	$2,825	$3,397
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,149	$5,250	$4,700

Top Counties Near Ballston - Virginia Square

There are a total of 3 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 $2,700. That's roughly around $31 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Arlington, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is 15.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is 24.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is 25.06% 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	$1,775	$2,300	$3,200	$2,700
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,006	$2,750	$2,700
Fairfax, VA	$1,498	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near Ballston - Virginia Square

There are a total of 42 zipcodes in or near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,849. A total of 20 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 $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,948 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,628. That's at least $36 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 $2,056 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,837 per month. Which comes out to $31 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	$1,841	$2,450	$3,375	$2,594
22203, Arlington, VA	$1,898	$2,500	$3,600	$2,700
22209, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,100	$3,400	$2,400
22204, Arlington, VA	$1,600	$1,950	$2,638	$2,700
20007, Washington, DC	$1,723	$2,250	$3,995	$3,900
22206, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,295	$2,850	$2,950
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,673	$4,877	$2,508
22041, Lake Barcroft, VA	$1,700	$2,250	$2,625	$2,676
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,201	$2,454	$3,500	$2,848
20016, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,587	$4,200	$2,850

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 $2,825. 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 $1,895 and an average price per square feet of $43.40. 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 $2,644 and an average price per square feet of $45.05. There are a total of 29 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 $3,670 and an average price per square feet of $40.22. There are a total of 24 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 -0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% 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 $2,260/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.