Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA

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Cortland Pentagon City

$2,072

1221 South Eads St, Arlington, VA 22202

(703) 643-4388

78 units available

Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Arlington is $2,543+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3,436+. Rent rates updated 6 days ago

Studio: $2,041+
Prices trending up
1 Bed: $2,543+
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2 Beds: $3,436+
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3+ Beds: $4,715+
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* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

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Arlington Rent Report: March 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List March 2026 Rent Report for Arlington, VA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,550, after rising 1.1% last month. Prices remain down 1.7% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Arlington rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Washington metro area and the nation as a whole.

Arlington Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states

Here’s how Arlington ranks on:

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Arlington’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.

"Arlington renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories above-average and average scores."

Ballston Virginia Square

What's it like to live in Ballston Virginia Square?

Urban energy defines Ballston-Virginia Square, where Arlington's Orange Line corridor offers genuine city living minutes from DC via Metro. The walkable district features contemporary high-rises with ground-floor restaurants creating vibrant street life unusual for typically suburban-oriented Northern Virginia communities. Though rental rates reflect the premium location, excellent public transportation reducing or eliminating vehicle expenses, exceptional walkability to both everyday amenities and entertainment options, and strategic positioning between multiple employment centers typically justifies the investment for professionals seeking urban convenience without DC's extreme housing costs increasingly requiring substantial financial compromises beyond individual earning capabilities.