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 $1,825 for a studio rental to $4,300 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,803, or roughly $42 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $449 (-19.76%) year-over-year from $2,274 to $1,825. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $7 (0.25%) year-over-year from $2,615 to $2,622. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $40 (-1.01%) year-over-year from $3,909 to $3,870. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.22%) year-over-year from $4,100 to $4,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,267 (-18.72%) year-over-year from $6,767 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 up by 1.39% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.51% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.87% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$44.12	$1,825	$2,274 (-19.76%)	$1,961 (-6.94%)
1 BR	$44.80	$2,622	$2,615 (0.25%)	$2,571 (1.97%)
2 BR	$40.63	$3,870	$3,909 (-1.01%)	$3,687 (4.95%)
3 BR	$42.82	$4,150	$4,100 (1.22%)	$4,000 (3.75%)

Historical Rents in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA

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Top Cities Near Ballston - Virginia Square

There are a total of 17 cities nearby Ballston - Virginia Square. The average rent in Ballston - Virginia Square is currently $2,975 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,133, 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 9.62% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 19.23% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA are about 27.12% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.95% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,850	$2,650
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,800	$2,250	$2,800	$2,681
Arlington, VA	$1,781	$2,365	$3,200	$2,725
Washington, DC	$1,895	$2,300	$3,150	$2,731
Merrifield, VA	$1,850	$2,025	$2,850	$2,975
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,100	$2,925	$2,995
Annandale, VA	N/A	$1,825	$2,125	$3,100
Kingstowne, VA	N/A	$1,650	$2,830	$3,400
Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,480	$3,893	$4,025
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,920	$3,900	$5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Ballston - Virginia Square

There are a total of 24 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 24 neighborhoods in or near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is currently around $2,726 per month. A total of 14 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,726. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Ballston - Virginia Square's average rent, which is actually $2,803. 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 $4,500 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	$938	$1,280	$1,598	$1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,663	$2,350	$2,100
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,670	$2,028	$3,000	$2,153
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,499	$1,925	$2,275
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,700	$2,300	$2,287
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,150	$2,800	$2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,275	$2,409
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,450	$5,287	$2,450
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,050	$3,000	$2,600
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,218	$2,550	$3,992	$2,600
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,025	$2,700	$3,850	$2,700
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,669	$3,555	$2,701
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,475	$1,900	$2,973	$2,750
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$2,750
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,722	$4,276	$2,854
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,360	$3,475	$2,900
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,850	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,348	$3,400	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,100	$2,725	$4,000	$3,000
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,055	$2,350	$3,295	$3,067
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,288	$2,473	$3,750	$3,103
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,812	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$3,600
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,148	$4,925	$4,500

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 Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, and Fairfax, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,725. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is 2.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is 19.23% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is 25.82% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,850	$2,650
Arlington, VA	$1,781	$2,365	$3,200	$2,725
Fairfax, VA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$3,200

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 $2,907. A total of 19 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 $5,450 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,681. That's at least $38 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 $2,077 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,800 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	$1,650	$2,401	$3,523	$2,612
22203, Arlington, VA	$1,900	$2,559	$3,821	$2,700
22209, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,346	$2,500
22204, Arlington, VA	N/A	$1,895	$2,700	$2,700
20007, Washington, DC	$1,743	$2,450	$4,050	$3,948
22206, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,100	$2,850	$2,900
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,650	$4,800	$2,632
22041, Lake Barcroft, VA	$1,800	$2,250	$2,650	$2,681
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,025	$2,504	$3,519	$2,861
20016, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,711	$4,300	$2,914

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 $2,803. 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 $1,825 and an average price per square feet of $44.12. There are a total of 2 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 $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $44.80. There are a total of 30 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 $3,842 and an average price per square feet of $40.63. There are a total of 23 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 -0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% 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 $2,242/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.