What is the average apartment size in Shirlington, Arlington, VA?

The average size for a Shirlington, Arlington, VA apartment is 936 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 Shirlington?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Shirlington is $2,764 per month, a 2.48% decrease from last year’s average of $2,834.

What is the average apartment size in Shirlington?

The typical apartment in Shirlington offers about 936 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Shirlington, Arlington, VA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Shirlington ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Shirlington?

In Shirlington, 54% of households rent while 46% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Shirlington is $2,764, a 2.48% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,834.

One-bedroom apartments provide 768 square feet for $2,527, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,946 offer 1,084 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,375 sq ft) for $3,606, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Shirlington, Arlington, VA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,764	936 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,527	768 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,946	1,084 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,606	1,375 sq. ft.

Shirlington, Arlington, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Shirlington, Arlington, VA have decreased by 2.48% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,834 to $2,764.

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

The largest share of rentals in Shirlington, Arlington, VA (38%) 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 Shirlington, Arlington, VA?

5,945 or 54% of the households in Shirlington, Arlington, VA are renter-occupied while 5,041 or 46% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Shirlington?

Cardinal House $1,733/month

Douglas Park $1,807/month

Arlington Mill $1,918/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,664/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Shirlington?

Lyon Village $3,099/month

Pentagon City $3,105/month

North Rosslyn $3,308/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	$3,308
Pentagon City	$3,105
Lyon Village	$3,099
Bluemont	$3,099
Ballston - Virginia Square	$3,007
Clarendon - Courthouse	$2,952
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights	$2,893
Crystal City	$2,873
Colonial Village	$2,810
Shirlington	$2,764
Ashton Heights	$2,754
Waverly Hills	$2,690
Aurora Highlands	$2,593
Arlington Heights	$2,493
Army Navy Country Club	$2,492
Long Branch Creek	$2,387
Barcroft	$2,375
North Highland	$2,358
Columbia Forest	$2,311
Lyon Park	$2,253
Penrose	$2,145
Buckingham	$2,125
Columbia Heights	$1,984
Arlington Mill	$1,918
Douglas Park	$1,807
Cardinal House	$1,733

Arlington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Shirlington is 11% higher than in Arlington Heights

$2,764

Shirlington rent is the same as Arlington average

Average Rent $2,764

$2,493

Arlington Heights rent is 10% lower than Arlington average

Average Rent $2,493

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 Shirlington 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.