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

The average size for a Pentagon City, Arlington, VA apartment is 877 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 Pentagon City?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Pentagon City is $3,039 per month, a 3.85% decrease from last years average of $3,161.

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

In Pentagon City, studios rent for $2,208 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,702 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,722 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $5,467 per month

What is the average apartment size in Pentagon City?

The typical apartment in Pentagon City offers about 877 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Pentagon City?

Studio apartments in Pentagon City average 558 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 754 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,135 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,586 sq. ft.

Pentagon City, Arlington, VA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Pentagon City ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

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

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

Last updated: April 11, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Pentagon City is $3,039, a 3.85% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,161.

Studio Apartments at $2,208 offer the most budget-friendly option with 558 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 754 square feet for $2,702, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,722 offer 1,135 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,586 sq ft) for $5,467, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Pentagon City, Arlington, VA

Last updated: April 11, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,039	877 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,208	558 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,702	754 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,722	1,135 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$5,467	1,586 sq. ft.

Pentagon City, Arlington, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Pentagon City, Arlington, VA have decreased by 3.85% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,161 to $3,039.

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

The largest share of rentals in Pentagon City, Arlington, VA (43%) 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 Pentagon City, Arlington, VA?

669 or 79% of the households in Pentagon City, Arlington, VA are renter-occupied while 178 or 21% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Pentagon City?

Cardinal House $1,684/month

Arlington Mill $1,951/month

Columbia Heights $2,009/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,683/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Pentagon City?

Pentagon City $3,039/month

Lyon Village $3,122/month

North Rosslyn $3,414/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	$3,414
Lyon Village	$3,122
Pentagon City	$3,039
Bluemont	$3,030
Clarendon - Courthouse	$3,026
Ballston - Virginia Square	$2,958
Colonial Village	$2,923
Crystal City	$2,898
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights	$2,880
Shirlington	$2,781
Ashton Heights	$2,729
Waverly Hills	$2,672
Aurora Highlands	$2,640
Army Navy Country Club	$2,562
Arlington Heights	$2,520
Long Branch Creek	$2,488
Barcroft	$2,377
North Highland	$2,355
Lyon Park	$2,307
Columbia Forest	$2,255
Buckingham	$2,137
Penrose	$2,087
Douglas Park	$2,042
Columbia Heights	$2,009
Arlington Mill	$1,951
Cardinal House	$1,684

Arlington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Pentagon City is 21% higher than in Arlington Heights

$3,039

Pentagon City rent is the same as Arlington average

Average Rent $3,039

$2,520

Arlington Heights rent is 17% lower than Arlington average

Average Rent $2,520

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 Pentagon 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.