Arlington County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
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On average, the cost of rent in Arlington County is about $2,536 per month. This puts it in the 99th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,617. Households in Arlington County have a median income of $11,381 per month so the average renter in Arlington County is spending roughly 22% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Arlington County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Arlington County is $879,951 right now, which is higher than counties nearby, meaning that rents in Arlington County also tend to be higher versus these nearby counties.
Higher rent prices are common in the southwestern parts of Arlington County while lower rent rates are often available in southern areas.
Nearby Counties
- Falls Church City, VA: less expensive rent prices
- Alexandria City, VA: less expensive rent prices
- District of Columbia, DC: less expensive rent prices
- Fairfax County, VA: less expensive rent prices
- Fairfax City, VA: less expensive rent prices
- Prince George's County, MD: less expensive rent prices
- Montgomery County, MD: less expensive rent prices
- Manassas Park City, VA: less expensive rent prices
- Prince William County, VA: less expensive rent prices
- Manassas City, VA: less expensive rent prices
Counties with Similar Populations
- Saratoga County, NY: less expensive rent prices
- Montgomery County, AL: less expensive rent prices
- Jefferson County, MO: less expensive rent prices
- Mahoning County, OH: less expensive rent prices
- Oneida County, NY: less expensive rent prices
- Lake County, OH: less expensive rent prices
- Norfolk City, VA: less expensive rent prices
- Chesapeake City, VA: less expensive rent prices
- Butte County, CA: less expensive rent prices
- Cherokee County, GA: less expensive rent prices
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