Average Rent in Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA

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Current Versus Historical Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA Rents

Fairlington - Shirlington rentals average $2,100 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,750 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,900, or roughly $33 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $83 (3.65%) year-over-year from $2,267 to $2,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $88 (-3.98%) year-over-year from $2,200 to $2,113. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $358 (12.72%) year-over-year from $2,817 to $3,175. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $317 (-8.30%) year-over-year from $3,817 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $483 (11.74%) year-over-year from $4,117 to $4,600. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.01% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.70% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.69% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$34.60	$2,113	$2,200 (-3.98%)	$2,273 (-7.07%)
2 BR	$31.50	$3,175	$2,817 (12.72%)	$2,649 (19.85%)
3 BR	$32.56	$3,500	$3,817 (-8.30%)	$3,350 (4.48%)

Historical Rents in Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA

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Top Cities Near Fairlington - Shirlington

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Fairlington - Shirlington. The average rent in Fairlington - Shirlington is currently $2,825 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 $2,225, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,698 per month.

Let's compare Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 3.57% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA are about 7.93% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.67% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,594	$1,875	$2,422	$2,225
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,200	$2,752
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,300	$3,200	$2,756
Alexandria, VA	$1,860	$2,150	$2,900	$2,800
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,375	$2,300	$2,800
Oakton, VA	N/A	$1,993	$2,500	$2,925
Tysons Corner, VA	$2,945	$2,250	$2,975	$3,200
Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,550	$3,917	$3,950
Potomac, MD	$1,495	$1,898	$2,625	$4,500
McLean, VA	N/A	$2,050	$3,900	$5,698

Top Neighborhoods Near Fairlington - Shirlington

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Fairlington - Shirlington. 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 Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA is currently around $2,810 per month. A total of 16 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,810. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Fairlington - Shirlington's average rent, which is actually $2,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Fairlington - Shirlington, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,650 per month. Whereas, at $4,475 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Fairlington - Shirlington. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$421	$1,278	$1,625	$1,650
Brookland, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,644	$2,250	$2,050
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,693	$2,073	$3,150	$2,195
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,700	$2,350	$3,467	$2,300
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,200	$2,985	$2,400
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,395	$1,850	$2,450
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,600	$3,750	$2,539
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,850	$2,598
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,600	$2,450	$2,599
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,675	$5,200	$2,656
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$1,990	$3,300	$2,700
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,235	$2,600	$3,997	$2,771
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,700	$2,450	$3,900	$2,850
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,834	$2,717	$4,323	$2,868
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,950	$2,713	$2,900
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,795	$2,500	$3,700	$2,900
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,910	$2,338	$3,178	$2,910
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$2,000	$3,200	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,109	$2,600	$3,950	$3,000
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,250	$2,273	$3,923	$3,200
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,698	$3,350
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,616	$3,750	$3,400
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,700	$3,200	$3,650
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$2,985	$4,350	$4,475

Top Counties Near Fairlington - Shirlington

There are a total of 4 counties located by Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD, Arlington, VA, and Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,776. 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 Prince George's, MD. Its average rent per month is $2,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA is 2.26% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA is 8.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Prince George's, MD	$1,760	$1,750	$2,100	$2,750
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,200	$2,752
Alexandria, VA	$1,860	$2,150	$2,900	$2,800
Fairfax, VA	$1,650	$1,955	$2,600	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Fairlington - Shirlington

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,873. A total of 22 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 $5,275 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,698. That's at least $39 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA is $2,015 per month. Or in other words, $35 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,850 per month. Which comes out to $32 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22206, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,113	$2,990	$3,000
22302, Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,673	$2,495
22204, Arlington, VA	$1,500	$1,900	$2,700	$2,600
22304, Alexandria, VA	$1,595	$2,000	$2,549	$2,700
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,935	$2,400	$3,225	$2,959
22202, Arlington, VA	$1,773	$2,456	$3,304	$2,602
22203, Arlington, VA	$1,625	$2,500	$3,740	$2,750
22312, Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,675	$2,599
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,892	$2,457	$3,459	$2,850
22209, Arlington, VA	$1,698	$2,350	$3,608	$2,350

Frequently Asked Questions - Fairlington - Shirlington Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA apartments for rent is approximately $2,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Fairlington - Shirlington, 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 Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $34.60. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fairlington - Shirlington.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $31.50. There are a total of 29 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fairlington - Shirlington.

How have rent prices in Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA is around $2,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.