What is the average apartment size in Arlington?

The average size for a Arlington, VA apartment is 858 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Arlington?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Arlington is $2,643 per month, a 1.61% decrease from last years average of $2,687.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Arlington?

In Arlington, studios rent for $1,905 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,395 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,111 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,952 per month

What is the average apartment size in Arlington?

The typical apartment in Arlington offers about 858 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Arlington?

Studio apartments in Arlington average 546 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 744 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,066 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,469 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington include Cardinal House ($1,705/month), Douglas Park ($1,910/month), and Arlington Mill ($1,940/month), all below the citywide average of $2,643.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington are Pentagon City ($3,034/month), Lyon Village ($3,042/month), and North Rosslyn ($3,404/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Arlington, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Arlington?

The typical rent budget in Arlington ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 31% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Arlington?

In Arlington, 58% of households rent while 42% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Arlington is $2,643, a 1.61% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,687.

Studio Apartments at $1,905 offer the most budget-friendly option with 546 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 744 square feet for $2,395, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,111 offer 1,066 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,469 sq ft) for $3,952, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Arlington, VA

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,643	858 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,905	546 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,395	744 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,111	1,066 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,952	1,469 sq. ft.

Arlington, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Arlington, VA have decreased by 1.61% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,687 to $2,643.

What's the typical rent budget in Arlington, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Arlington, VA (31%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Arlington, VA?

64,860 or 58% of the households in Arlington, VA are renter-occupied while 46,670 or 42% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington?

Cardinal House $1,705/month

Douglas Park $1,910/month

Arlington Mill $1,940/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,643/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?

Pentagon City $3,034/month

Lyon Village $3,042/month

North Rosslyn $3,404/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Arlington, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
North Rosslyn	$3,404
Lyon Village	$3,042
Pentagon City	$3,034
Clarendon - Courthouse	$2,992
Bluemont	$2,965
Ballston - Virginia Square	$2,900
Crystal City	$2,855
Colonial Village	$2,829
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights	$2,827
Ashton Heights	$2,773
Shirlington	$2,691
Waverly Hills	$2,649
Aurora Highlands	$2,575
Army Navy Country Club	$2,519
Arlington Heights	$2,506
Barcroft	$2,376
Long Branch Creek	$2,366
North Highland	$2,334
Columbia Forest	$2,244
Lyon Park	$2,229
Buckingham	$2,159
Penrose	$2,114
Columbia Heights	$1,946
Arlington Mill	$1,940
Douglas Park	$1,910
Cardinal House	$1,705

Arlington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Arlington Heights is 29% higher than in Arlington Mill

$2,506

Arlington Heights rent is 5% lower than Arlington average

Average Rent $2,506

$1,940

Arlington Mill rent is 27% lower than Arlington average

Average Rent $1,940

How Arlington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Arlington	$2,643
Richmond	$1,590
Alexandria	$2,140
Newport News	$1,424
Virginia Beach	$1,743
Norfolk	$1,564
Henrico	$1,589
Woodbridge	$2,086
Charlottesville	$2,101
Roanoke	$1,373
Falls Church	$2,296
Washington, DC	$2,452
Hyattsville, MD	$1,888
Bethesda, MD	$2,699
Mc Lean, VA	$2,793
Capitol Heights, MD	$1,556
Suitland, MD	$1,773
Oxon Hill, MD	$1,764
Vienna, VA	$2,348
District Heights, MD	$1,481
Temple Hills, MD	$1,520

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Arlington apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.