What's the average rent in Arlington, VA?

Rental Market Trends in Arlington, VA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Arlington, VA is $2,605 per month, which is 33% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,605

0.2%$5 increase month-over-month

-8.6%-$245 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

851

APARTMENTS

$2,287

HOUSES

$4,550

TOWNHOUSES

$3,450

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Arlington, VA at $2,287 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,550 per month. Townhomes average $3,450 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,154
2 Bedrooms	$3,000
3 Bedrooms	$3,870
4 Bedrooms	$4,767
All	$2,605

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Arlington, VA is $2,154 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,870 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,767 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,990
2 Bedrooms	$3,100
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$3,450

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Arlington, VA is $1,990 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,800 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,050
2 Bedrooms	$2,861
3 Bedrooms	$3,400
4 Bedrooms	$4,800
All	$2,295

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Arlington, VA is $2,050 per month, followed by $2,861 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,400 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,800 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,667
2 Bedrooms	$3,250
3 Bedrooms	$4,295
4 Bedrooms	$4,750
All	$4,550

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Arlington, VA is $1,667 per month, followed by $3,250 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,295 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,750 for a 4 bedroom house.