← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Arlington, VA, over the past three years
Rent in Arlington, VA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,702
1-year change
+0.4%
3-year change
+5.8%
Metro, 1-year change
+0.8%
Rents in Arlington rose +0.4%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +0.4% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Arlington, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,702 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,693 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,699 |
| May 2026 | $2,703 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,695 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,669 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,646 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,632 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,627 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,637 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,658 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,679 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,692 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,698 |
| Jun 2025 | $2,711 |
| May 2025 | $2,714 |
| Apr 2025 | $2,714 |
| Mar 2025 | $2,700 |
| Feb 2025 | $2,667 |
| Jan 2025 | $2,638 |
| Dec 2024 | $2,630 |
| Nov 2024 | $2,642 |
| Oct 2024 | $2,661 |
| Sep 2024 | $2,668 |
| Aug 2024 | $2,668 |
| Jul 2024 | $2,649 |
| Jun 2024 | $2,623 |
| May 2024 | $2,602 |
| Apr 2024 | $2,581 |
| Mar 2024 | $2,557 |
| Feb 2024 | $2,532 |
| Jan 2024 | $2,519 |
| Dec 2023 | $2,525 |
| Nov 2023 | $2,539 |
| Oct 2023 | $2,550 |
| Sep 2023 | $2,555 |
| Aug 2023 | $2,553 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $2,640 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,490 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,550 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,970 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,560 |
City typical rent × VA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 22201 | $2,830 | +1.1% |
| 22202 | $2,691 | −0.9% |
| 22203 | $2,964 | +2.3% |
| 22204 | $2,224 | −0.2% |
| 22205 | $4,331 | – |
| 22206 | $2,467 | +1.0% |
| 22207 | $3,544 | +3.7% |
| 22209 | $2,784 | +1.0% |
| 22213 | $3,242 | – |
Negotiating a renewal in Arlington
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Arlington, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −0.9% to +3.7%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.