What is the average apartment size in Crystal City, Arlington, VA?

The average size for a Crystal City, Arlington, VA apartment is 951 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 Crystal City?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Crystal City is $2,855 per month, a 1.3% decrease from last years average of $2,892.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Crystal City?

In Crystal City, studios rent for $2,023 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,529 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,358 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $4,362 per month

What is the average apartment size in Crystal City?

The typical apartment in Crystal City offers about 951 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Crystal City?

Studio apartments in Crystal City average 576 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 803 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,173 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,713 sq. ft.

Crystal City, Arlington, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Crystal City?

The typical rent budget in Crystal City ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 34% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Crystal City?

In Crystal City, 79% of households rent while 21% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Crystal City is $2,855, a 1.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,892.

Studio Apartments at $2,023 offer the most budget-friendly option with 576 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 803 square feet for $2,529, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,358 offer 1,173 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,713 sq ft) for $4,362, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Crystal City, Arlington, VA

Last updated: February 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,855	951 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,023	576 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,529	803 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,358	1,173 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,362	1,713 sq. ft.

Crystal City, Arlington, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Crystal City, Arlington, VA have decreased by 1.3% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,892 to $2,855.

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

The largest share of rentals in Crystal City, Arlington, VA (34%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Crystal City, Arlington, VA?

3,149 or 79% of the households in Crystal City, Arlington, VA are renter-occupied while 840 or 21% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Crystal City?

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 Crystal City?

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 Crystal City is 14% higher than in Arlington Heights

$2,855

Crystal City rent is the same as Arlington average

Average Rent $2,855

$2,506

Arlington Heights rent is 12% lower than Arlington average

Average Rent $2,506

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 Crystal City 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.