What is the average apartment size in Arlington?

The average size for a Arlington, VA apartment is 857 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 Arlington?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Arlington is $2,667 per month, a 0.26% increase from last year’s average of $2,660.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Arlington?

In Arlington, studios rent for $1,932 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,417 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,133 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $4,001 per month

What is the average apartment size in Arlington?

The typical apartment in Arlington offers about 857 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Arlington?

Studio apartments in Arlington average 546 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 744 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,064 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,469 sq. ft.

Arlington, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Arlington?

The typical rent budget in Arlington ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 29% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Arlington?

In Arlington, 58% of households rent while 42% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Arlington is $2,667, a 0.26% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,660.

Studio Apartments at $1,932 offer the most budget-friendly option with 546 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 744 square feet for $2,417, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,133 offer 1,064 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,469 sq ft) for $4,001, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Arlington, VA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,667	857 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,932	546 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,417	744 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,133	1,064 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,001	1,469 sq. ft.

Arlington, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Arlington, VA have increased by 0.26% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,660 to $2,667.

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

The largest share of rentals in Arlington, VA (29%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Arlington, VA?

64,860 or 58% of the households in Arlington, VA are renter-occupied while 46,670 or 42% are owner-occupied.

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How Arlington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Arlington	$2,667
Richmond	$1,583
Alexandria	$2,158
Newport News	$1,424
Charlottesville	$2,091
Norfolk	$1,552
Virginia Beach	$1,728
Roanoke	$1,328
Woodbridge	$2,080
Henrico	$1,581
Fredericksburg	$1,887
Washington, DC	$2,498
Hyattsville, MD	$1,890
Falls Church	$2,331
Bethesda, MD	$2,765
Capitol Heights, MD	$1,569
Mc Lean, VA	$2,794
Suitland, MD	$1,780
Springfield, VA	$2,180
District Heights, MD	$1,507
Vienna, VA	$2,423

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 Arlington 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.