Overlooking the D.C. skyline and the Potomac River, Crystal City Lofts combines urban vibrancy with endless bike trails, walking trails, and green space with an incredible location atop Long Bridge Park in National Landing, VA. A short walk to Metro and Virginia Rail Express, retail, restaurants, and Movement Climbing & Fitness Gym, Crystal City Lofts offers an array of floorplans (including lofts with 20 ft. ceilings) in a serene community complete with gardens, outdoor grilling areas, a fitness center, and more. Celebrates fresh apartment living just five minutes from Washington, D.C.
| STUDIO | $2,036+ |
| 1 BED | $2,173+ |
| 2 BEDS | $2,718+ |
| STUDIO | $1,941+ |
| 1 BED | $2,309+ |
| 2 BEDS | $3,516+ |
| STUDIO | $2,455+ |
| 1 BED | $2,660+ |
| 2 BEDS | $3,635+ |
| STUDIO | $1,511+ |
| 1 BED | $1,785+ |
| 2 BEDS | $2,209+ |
| STUDIO | Ask for pricing |
| 1 BED | $2,814+ |
| 2 BEDS | $4,045+ |
| STUDIO | $2,193+ |
| 1 BED | $2,527+ |
| 2 BEDS | $3,936+ |
| STUDIO | $2,125+ |
| 1 BED | $2,500+ |
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Rental prices in Crystal City, Arlington, VA have increased by 0.27% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,890 to $2,898.
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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,740, while the average monthly rent in Crystal City, Arlington, VA is $2,898.
The average monthly rent for an apartment in Crystal City, Arlington, VA is around $2,898.
A share of 5% of apartments in Crystal City, Arlington, VA have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 37% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 30% of Crystal City's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 29% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.
The largest share of rentals in Crystal City, Arlington, VA (37%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Prices and availability in Crystal City, Arlington, VA were last updated on 14 Apr 2026.
The best apartments in Crystal City, Arlington, VA are: Crystal City Lofts, The Clark, Sage Modern Apartments, Reva and Crystal Plaza.
The average rent in Crystal City, Arlington, VA is $2,664.
The price range for a studio apartment in Crystal City, Arlington, VA is between $1,893 and $4,324.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Crystal City, Arlington, VA is between $2,110 and $5,879.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Crystal City, Arlington, VA is between $1,900 and $12,500.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Crystal City, Arlington, VA is between $3,665 and $10,305.
In Crystal City, 79% of the residents are renting compared to 21% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 90% of Crystal City's rentals, 7% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.
Located next to Ronald Reagan National Airport and south of The Pentagon are the apartments and houses for rent in Crystal City, a tech-savvy neighborhood overlooking beautiful national monuments and the Potomac River. Here, the construction of Amazon's second headquarters in Crystal City is bringing a wave of competitive young professionals looking to further their careers. And, with this rental boom comes new shops, restaurants and a burgeoning art scene.
Rentals in Crystal City also fall under the school district boundaries of Oakridge Elementary School, Dr. Camillo Cuellar Elementary School, Gunston Middle School and Crystal City High School. The closest medical center when renting in Crystal City is Virginia Hospital Center (seven miles northwest).
Crystal City is a business-oriented neighborhood that's slightly more focused on commercial offices than entertainment. However, there is nightlife, karaoke, bowling and fine dining to be found within walking distance of the rentals on 23rd Street, otherwise known as "The Restaurant Row." Notably, single-family houses for rent in Crystal City are limited in availability. In fact, most of the larger houses have been renovated into multifamily rentals. That said, the single-family houses for rent in Crystal City typically have brick exteriors, large lawns, and between four and five bedrooms. Meanwhile, the apartments for rent in Crystal City are in luxury high-rise buildings. Apartment rentals often have mid-century architecture and, as older buildings with limited space, offer basic amenities like lounges and computer rooms. Townhouse rentals in Crystal City are non-existent.
In total, Crystal City, Arlington, VA has 7,041 residents, 3,547 women and 3,494 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Crystal City’s population is 35.2.
Rentals in Crystal City are close to Fort Scott Park (which has nature trails, playground facilities, baseball fields, and tennis and basketball courts), the Crystal City Water Park, and Long Bridge Park (which offers renters 36 acres of green space with three well-lit sports fields, trails and a garden). This is also where renters will find Long Bridge Aquatics and Fitness Center, which has two pools and a fitness center. Likewise, Earth Treks Crystal City Climbing Center has climbing courses, a yoga studio, a fitness area and group classes. When renting in Crystal Hills, the Aurora Hills Library is also less than a mile away. As for grocery stores, renters have Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh to the north, as well as Giant Food and Harris Teeter to the south.
There is a total of 4,095 households in Crystal City, Arlington, VA. Of these, 377 have children and 3,718 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,259 family households and 2,836 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Crystal City is 1.71 people, on average. The median household annual income in Crystal City equals $133,762, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,503.
Bound by 12th Street to the north, Crystal Drive to the east, 27th Street to the south and Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) to the west, renters in Crystal City have easy access to Arlington, as well as Washington, D.C. Alternatively, public transportation is provided to renters by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Specifically, the Crystal City Metro station on Clark Street is where renters take the Blue Line and Yellow Line, which run mostly parallel with two key differences: The Yellow Line takes renters as far south as Huntington, VA, as well as northwest up to College Park, MD. Otherwise, the Blue Line takes renters even further south to Franconia, VA, and northwest to downtown Largo, MD. Finally, Ronald Reagon Washington National Airport is adjacent to the rentals in Crystal City.
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Crystal City, Arlington, VA have no high school education, 6% went to high-school, and 7% have partially completed college. Moreover, 2% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 42% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 43% hold a Graduate Degree.
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