Just across the Potomac River, sits a city filled with old colonial homes and steeped in American history. Arlington, Virginia may be known for the Pentagon and the National Cemetery but beyond the tourist attractions and landmarks, it is a bustling, hip city.
When starting out in this new city, there is something cozy, yet cool, about Arlington
Just across the Potomac River, sits a city filled with old colonial homes and steeped in American history. Arlington, Virginia may be known for the Pentagon and the National Cemetery but beyond the tourist attractions and landmarks, it is a bustling, hip city.
When starting out in this new city, there is something cozy, yet cool, about Arlington. Tree-lined streets lend themselves to high-rise apartments as well as colonial-inspired homes. Boutiques and trendy eateries share the same sidewalk as restaurants and neighbors here exchange conversation on bike paths as well as the Metro.
Cost of living: Rent can be a bit pricey but those moving should consider Arlington’s proximity to D.C., its abundance of culture and the ability to commute using the Metro, which can save on a car payment/insurance. It is also a good walking city, so what you pay in rent, you save on transportation because you can walk to dinner, shopping and entertainment.
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Arlington is, in a sense, the best of both worlds. For those looking to play just as hard as they work, this is the city for you. While Arlington is an urban environment thanks to its distance to D.C. and its large population, it is still very much a suburb at its core. Taking the best parts of city life and mixing them with the simplicity of suburban bliss, there is a block and a home for every potential resident. The general makeup of D.C.’s little sister city is a treasure trove of older two-story, single-family homes, high rise condos, townhomes and luxury apartments.
Here we have the best areas of Arlington for you to choose from. Just simply close your eyes and point.
Ballston/Virginia Square: Has its own Metro stop and its mixture of townhomes and older homes. Home to new condos, near N. Randolph Street or N. Quincy Street near Liberty Center. Ballston boasts a number of parks, restaurants and bars, as well as its own mall, making it a perfect spot for active residents. From street fairs to ice skating rinks, there is always something to do in this area of Arlington.
Clarendon/Courthouse: The “county seat” of Arlington, the Courthouse area is made-up of businesses, as well as condos, townhomes, apartments and co-op housing. The neighborhood does indeed gets its name from the government building that occupies most of its area. Day time hustle and bustle is typical as commuters and government workers make their way around town. This area is home to a variety of bars and restaurants and is a great spot for individuals who want a bit of “downtown” life, as it often plays host to farmers markets and parades.
Arlington Ridge: This area consists mainly of older homes (built in 1920s and 1930s), with yards. Nestled on tree-lined streets, these homes are larger single-family dwellings (3-5 bedrooms), often colonial-style, and have a history. This area is the ideal place for those looking for a bit of suburbia. There are also a few luxury apartment complexes to choose from in the area. The neighborhood can be fairly costly (a one bedroom apartment starts at $1500/month). It is also only a short walk to “downtown” areas like Crystal City/Pentagon.
Crystal City: A unique part of the city, the appeal of Crystal City is that it bridges together work and play. One of the more cost effective areas of Arlington, Crystal City connects office buildings with apartments through an underground corridor. Residents here virtually never have to leave “home” to eat, shop, work and/or exercise. In fact, some of the apartments here offer rooftop fitness areas. An “underground city”, Crystal City also features an underground shopping mall.
Lyons Village: A quaint neighborhood between Clarendon and Ballston, Lyons Village boasts single-family homes, built in the 1920s. Many of the homes in this area have well-sized yards and gardens, as well as 3-5 bedroom floor plans. A reasonably priced neighborhood, perfect for morning jogs or bike rides, Lyons Village also offers townhomes and garden-style apartments for those looking for a smaller place to call home.
Many apartments here offer upgraded amenities including washer/dryer in the unit, fireplaces, on-site shopping and dry cleaners. Each complex has something to offer so shop around for which amenities you prefer.
Commuting in Arlington is simply a way of life. Whether you’re walking, biking or carpooling to work, odds are there is a small to medium-sized commute in your everyday schedule – but the beauty of the commute in Arlington is that it can be done fairly easily. Although traffic around the Arlington/DC area (Interstate 395 and Interstate 66) can be a bit of a nightmare (average commute times between 30-45 minutes), HOV lanes and carpool lanes are a useful and popular tool. In addition, Arlington is home to eleven of thirty-three Metro stops, which makes living here and working elsewhere very convenient. It is also very easy to walk, take the bus, the Virginia Railway commuter train or commute via bicycle. For frequent travelers, the city is home to Ronald Reagan Airport, one of the nation’s best and most popular airports.
The climate in Arlington allows for residents to experience all four seasons. Spring and fall here are pleasant with temperatures mild enough to enjoy the outdoors and the changing leaves. Summer is fairly warm, with July being the most brutal. Winter here gets a bit cold, with January being the coldest month of the year. Temperatures can soar to the upper 90s in July. Dress accordingly for the commute during the summer, as the Metro can get crowded and warm.
The representation of ethnic minorities in Arlington is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Arlington are White (58.8%), Hispanic Or Latino (15.6%), Asian (10.3%), Black Or African American (8.9%), Two Or More (5.7%), Other (0.7%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Arlington is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Arlington are White (58.8%), Hispanic Or Latino (15.6%), Asian (10.3%), Black Or African American (8.9%), Two Or More (5.7%), Other (0.7%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
Apartment List has released the results for Arlington from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
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Welcome to the Apartment List December 2024 Rent Report for Arlington, VA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,552, after falling 1.5% last month. Prices remain up 3.9% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Arlington rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Washington metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Arlington fell by 1.5% over the course of November, and has now increased by a total of 3.9% over the past 12 months. Arlington’s rent growth over the past year has is similar to the state average (3.9%) and has outpaced the national average (-0.6%).
Eleven months into the year, rents in Arlington have risen 5.3%. This is a slower rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to November 2023 rents had increased 6.3%.
Arlington rents went down 1.5% in the past month, compared to the national rate of -0.8%. Among the nation's 100 largest cities, this ranks #90. Similar monthly rent growth took place in Pittsburgh, PA (-1.5%) and Fort Wayne, IN (-1.6%).
Citywide, the median rent currently stands at $2,403 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $2,904 for a 2-bedroom. Across all bedroom sizes (ie, the entire rental market), the median rent is $2,552. That ranks #5 in the nation, among the country's 100 largest cities.
For comparison, the median rent across the nation as a whole is $1,214 for a 1-bedroom, $1,368 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,382 overall. The median rent in Arlington is 84.7% higher than the national, and is similar to the prices you would find in Fremont, CA ($2,675) and Santa Clarita, CA ($2,439).
If we expand our view to the wider Washington metro area, the median rent is $2,163 meaning that the median price in Arlington ($2,552) is 18.0% greater than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at 3.1%, below the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 29 cities in the Washington metro area that are included in our database. Among them, Tysons Corner is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $2,600. Frederick is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $1,632. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in Centreville (11.7%) while the slowest is in Laurel (-0.5%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the Washington metropolitan area.
Apartment List is committed to the accuracy and transparency of our rent estimates. We begin with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller’s approach, capturing apartment transactions over time to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country. Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. For more details, please see the Apartment List Rent Estimate Methodology.
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Welcome to the Apartment List December 2024 Rent Report for Arlington, VA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,552, after falling 1.5% last month. Prices remain up 3.9% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Arlington rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Washington metro area and the nation as a whole.
Apartment List has released Arlington’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Arlington renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories above-average and average scores."
Key Findings in Arlington include the following:
Renters say:
"Arlington is very expensive, but there are lots of young people around and it’s a walkable city." -Kelley F.
"Arlington is rich in things to do and people to meet. The only complaint I have is that it is so expensive to live here." -Alex W.
"I love the walkability! I love that even though it’s city life, you might bump into neighbors and friends while you’re walking." -Melanie J.
"Traffic is horrible and the cost of living is so high. But it’s a safe area with lots to do within walking distance." -Annastasia M.
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Just across the Potomac River, sits a city filled with old colonial homes and steeped in American history. Arlington, Virginia may be known for the Pentagon and the National Cemetery but beyond the tourist attractions and landmarks, it is a bustling, hip city.
When starting out in this new city, there is something cozy, yet cool, about Arlington
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