What's the average rent in Arlington, VA?

Rental Market Trends in Arlington, VA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Arlington, VA is $2,500 per month, which is 28% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,500

-5.4%-$143 decrease month-over-month

-10.9%-$305 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

842

APARTMENTS

$2,244

HOUSES

$4,200

TOWNHOUSES

$3,200

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Arlington, VA at $2,244 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,200 per month. Townhomes average $3,200 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,113
2 Bedrooms	$2,946
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$2,500

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Arlington, VA is $2,113 per month, followed by $2,946 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,800 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,165
2 Bedrooms	$3,100
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$3,956
All	$3,200

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Arlington, VA is $2,165 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,956 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,250
4 Bedrooms	$5,499
All	$2,200

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Arlington, VA is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,250 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,499 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$3,125
3 Bedrooms	$3,917
4 Bedrooms	$4,344
All	$4,200

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Arlington, VA is $1,500 per month, followed by $3,125 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,917 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,344 for a 4 bedroom house.