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 $1,850 for a studio rental to $4,480 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,859, 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 $826 (-31.45%) year-over-year from $2,626 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $343 (-12.44%) year-over-year from $2,755 to $2,413. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $503 (-11.69%) year-over-year from $4,303 to $3,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (2.07%) year-over-year from $4,017 to $4,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $208 (-4.14%) year-over-year from $5,008 to $4,800. 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 9.11% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.21% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.13% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.25% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.44	$1,800	$2,626 (-31.45%)	$2,411 (-25.34%)
1 BR	$3.81	$2,413	$2,755 (-12.44%)	$2,228 (8.30%)
2 BR	$3.47	$3,800	$4,303 (-11.69%)	$3,249 (16.97%)
4+ BR	$2.04	$4,800	$5,008 (-4.14%)	$5,065 (-5.23%)

Historical Rents in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA

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Top Cities Near Ballston - Virginia Square

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Ballston - Virginia Square. The average rent in Ballston - Virginia Square is currently $2,580 per month. A total of 4 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 Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,777 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 2.80% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.64% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA are about 24.22% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,799	$2,102	$2,698	$2,200
Alexandria, VA	$1,995	$1,900	$2,525	$2,290
Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,930	$2,530	$2,459
Arlington, VA	$1,900	$2,389	$3,309	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,904	$2,473	$3,400	$2,928
Bethesda, MD	$2,304	$2,665	$3,760	$3,777

Top Neighborhoods Near Ballston - Virginia Square

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near Ballston - Virginia Square. Some of these neighborhoods include Dupont Circle, Anacostia, and Trinidad - Langston. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is currently around $3,033 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,033. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Ballston - Virginia Square's average rent, which is only $2,859. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Ballston - Virginia Square, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,300 per month. Whereas, at $6,150 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Ballston - Virginia Square. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,050	$2,501	$4,050	$2,300
Anacostia, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,547	$1,850	$2,498
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$2,050	$2,075	$2,863	$2,734
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,408	$3,375	$2,897
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,798	$3,350	$2,999
Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,322	$3,371	$3,068
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,150	$3,188	$3,100
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$2,400	$3,248	$5,311	$3,456
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,952	$4,903	$4,127
Georgetown, Washington, DC	N/A	$3,600	$4,350	$6,150

Top Counties Near Ballston - Virginia Square

There are a total of 10 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 $2,701. 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 $2,290. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,928, District of Columbia, DC is the most expensive county by Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is 2.80% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is 16.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is 26.40% 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	$1,995	$1,900	$2,525	$2,290
Arlington, VA	$1,900	$2,389	$3,309	$2,700
Fairfax, VA	$1,849	$1,957	$2,507	$2,703
District of Columbia, DC	$1,904	$2,473	$3,400	$2,928

Top Zipcodes Near Ballston - Virginia Square

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,865. A total of 10 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 $1,989 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,150 per month is 20007, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,759. 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 Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA is $2,327 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,349 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart 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	$1,950	$2,387	$3,434	$2,555
20007, Washington, DC	$1,175	$3,000	$4,150	$6,150
22311, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$1,762	$2,183	$1,989
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,211	$2,353	$3,397	$3,067
20016, Washington, DC	$1,508	$2,925	$4,903	$4,087
20008, Washington, DC	$1,718	$2,338	$3,544	$2,459
20005, Washington, DC	$1,728	$2,775	$4,014	$2,834
20009, Washington, DC	$2,181	$2,618	$3,800	$2,897
20001, Washington, DC	$1,972	$2,595	$3,450	$3,000
20010, Washington, DC	$1,789	$2,150	$3,200	$3,350

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 $2,859. 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 $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $3.44. 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 $3.81. There are a total of 13 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 $3,963 and an average price per square feet of $3.47. There are a total of 9 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 -0.31%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% 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 $2,287/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.