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Arlington, VA

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The nation’s capital is at your fingertips from the west bank of the Potomac

Upscale Suburban River Architecture Public Transportation Great Schools Convenient Commuter

Directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Arlington is less a suburb than an extension of the nation’s capital. It’s the home of the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with a number of waterfront parks offering beautiful views across the river to the National Mall.

The community provides a wide range of living options, from apartments, townhomes, and duplexes to condos and houses. A major reason for Arlington’s popularity is that there is so much to do. Washington may be packed with monuments, museums, and other sightseeing landmarks, but Arlington holds the advantage when it comes to the more day-to-day shopping, dining, entertainment, and nightlife.

You’ll have several options for getting around town or into D.C., whether you choose to drive, take the Metro, or ride your bike — Arlington has earned a silver rating from the League of American Bicyclists.

Explore the City

The Tomb of the Unkown Soldier in Arlington

The somber Arlington National Cemetery

Architecture in Arlington

The Vietnam Verterans Memorial

The Arlington Memorial Bridge over the Potomac River

The iconic Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Arlington, VA is $2,033 for a studio, $2,343 for one bedroom, $3,067 for two bedrooms, and $4,072 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arlington has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,343/month
740 Sq Ft
House
$4,882/month
1,867 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,541/month
778 Sq Ft
Townhome
$6,376/month
1,309 Sq Ft
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Transportation

85

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

63

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

79

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Arlington Traditional

Public

Grades PK-5

668 Students

9
out of 10

Jamestown Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

482 Students

9
out of 10

Nottingham Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

409 Students

9
out of 10

Glebe Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

530 Students

8
out of 10

Discovery Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

523 Students

8
out of 10

Williamsburg Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

827 Students

9
out of 10

Dorothy Hamm Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

899 Students

7
out of 10

Jefferson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,053 Students

6
out of 10

Swanson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

936 Students

6
out of 10

Gunston Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,111 Students

5
out of 10

Yorktown High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,577 Students

7
out of 10

Washington Liberty High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,715 Students

5
out of 10

Wakefield High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,766 Students

4
out of 10

Arlington Mill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

206 Students

4
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • David M. Brown Planetarium
  • Cherry Valley Park
  • Ballston Beaver Pond Park
  • Lubber Run Park
  • Bluemont Junction Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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Living in Arlington

Restaurants

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As the second largest principal city in the Washington, D.C. metro area, Arlington offers a host of dining options for nearly any palette to enjoy. From casual sandwich shops and cafes to fine dining experiences, the area has just about everything that people could wish to treat themselves with.

Like elsewhere in the D.C. metro area, there are several excellent places to try some seafood in Arlington, with locals salivating over scallops and oysters at their favorite seafood joints. Those interested in trying a bit of ethnic food can branch out to any of the dozens of options available. This includes Ethiopian cuisine, Pakistani, Afghani, Lebanese, Turkish, French, Peruvian, Mexican, and more. Just about any style and flavor is represented in the diverse city of Arlington. There are also a number of delectable eateries featuring Italian food as well as steakhouses serving tender, moist steaks that are loved throughout the area.

Those interested in just enjoying a hearty sandwich or a meal on the go will not struggle to find a favorite bistro or sandwich shop, either. These locations are popular for lunch with the locals or just an outing with some friends.

Transportation

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Given its close proximity to Washington, D.C., Arlington is included on the city’s metro system on the Orange, Blue, and Yellow lines. Commuters also have the option of using the Virginia Railway Express commuter rail to bring them into the city. There are also several different public bus systems, including Metrobus, the Fairfax Connector, Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC), and the Arlington Transit bus system.

Those interested in making their transportation a bit greener, or just looking for some exercise, can also participate in the Capital Bikeshare, which as 14 rental locations throughout Arlington. The bikeshare allows people to check bikes in and out of rental locations and use them for commutes or just to get around the city.

Arlington also is well connected by highways, which makes it easy for residents to use their cars to move around the city or travel wherever they need to go.

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