Arlington, VA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,680
1-year change
+1.8%
$48/mo
5-year change
+19.7%
$442/mo
10-year change
+30.7%
$629/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Arlington

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$2,007/mo—0.0%
2016$2,022/mo+0.7%+0.7%
2017$2,092/mo+3.5%+4.2%
2018$2,107/mo+0.7%+5.0%
2019$2,173/mo+3.1%+8.3%
2020$2,219/mo+2.1%+10.6%
2021$2,074/mo-6.5%+3.3%
2022$2,345/mo+13.1%+16.8%
2023$2,446/mo+4.3%+21.9%
2024$2,549/mo+4.2%+27.0%
2025$2,663/mo+4.5%+32.7%
2026$2,625/mo-1.4%+30.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Arlington changed since 2015?

Median rent in Arlington, VA was $1,996 in 2015-01 and is $2,680 as of 2026-09 — a change of $684 per month over 11 years.

How much has Arlington rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Arlington, VA has changed +19.7% ($442 per month). The current median is $2,680.

What has rent in Arlington done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Arlington, VA has changed +30.7% ($629 per month). It is now $2,680.

Is rent in Arlington going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Arlington, VA has increased +1.8% ($48/mo). Current median: $2,680.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.