Affordable housing in Arlington, Virginia: open lotteries and waitlists
Arlington, Virginia has 22 open affordable housing listings on Fair Shot Housing right now: 22 first come listings. Posted rents run from $1,425 to $2,844 a month. None of the open listings here posts a fixed deadline.
Open now in Arlington, Virginia
These listings do not post a fixed deadline, so apply while they are open.
Arbor Heights
Arlington, VA
Income-restricted rental · First come
$1,627–$1,934/mo
15 homes · 1–2 bedrooms
Arna Marbella II
Arlington, VA
Income-restricted rental · First come
$1,447/mo
1 home · 1 bedroom
Avalon Arlington Square
Arlington, VA
Income-restricted rental · First come
$1,752–$2,844/mo
10 homes · 2–3 bedrooms
Ballston Park
Arlington, VA
Income-restricted rental · First come
$1,425–$2,124/mo
14 homes · Studio–2 bedrooms
Buchanan Gardens
Arlington, VA
Income-restricted rental · First come
$1,575–$1,777/mo
9 homes · 1–2 bedrooms
Fort Henry Gardens
Arlington, VA
Income-restricted rental · First come
$2,088/mo
9 homes · 2 bedrooms
Quick facts for Arlington, Virginia
- Open listings
- 2222 first come listings
- Median starting rent
- $1,656 a monthThe middle of the lowest rent posted for each rental that posts one.
- Rent range
- $1,425 to $2,844 a monthLowest to highest rent posted across rentals.
- Income limit, 2 people
- $66,450 to $79,740The most a household of 2 can earn a year. Based on the 17 listings that post it.
- Online applications
- 0 of 22Listings with an online application.
- Where applications are posted
- arlingtonva.usThe sites most listings here link to.
- Next deadline
- None postedWaitlists and first come listings stay open until closed.
- Data last checked
- Oct 6, 2026
Every figure is worked out from the open listings above and changes as listings open and close. Each program sets its own income limit, often as a share of the area median income (the middle income in the area), so limits differ from listing to listing.
Questions about affordable housing in Arlington, Virginia
What kinds of affordable housing listings are open in Arlington, Virginia?
Arlington, Virginia has 22 first come listings open right now. Each listing says whether it is a lottery, a waitlist or first come.
How much does affordable housing cost in Arlington, Virginia?
Posted rents in Arlington, Virginia run from $1,425 to $2,844 a month, and the median starting rent is $1,656. Rents in income-restricted rentals are usually set by a program formula tied to the middle income in the area (the area median income) instead of the market, so they are often lower than similar homes nearby.
What income do I need to qualify for affordable housing in Arlington, Virginia?
Among the 17 listings in Arlington, Virginia that post an income limit, the most a household of 2 can earn a year ranges from $66,450 to $79,740. Some programs also set a minimum income, and limits are higher for larger households. Both differ from listing to listing. The free qualify check compares your household with the income limit and rules on each open listing.
Can I apply online for affordable housing in Arlington, Virginia?
None of the 22 open listings in Arlington, Virginia that we track has an online application; they use paper, email or in-person steps. Listings here link to arlingtonva.us (22 listings). Check each listing for any application fee the program states, and be careful with anyone who asks you to pay to enter a lottery.
When is the next housing deadline in Arlington, Virginia?
None of the open listings in Arlington, Virginia posts a deadline that is still ahead. Waitlists and first come listings stay open until the program closes them, so the listing page is the place to check the latest status.
How lotteries, waitlists and first come work
All 22 open listings in Arlington, Virginia
The open listings we have here, with their kind of housing and how you get in. Open one to see its deadline, rent or price, income limits and how to apply.
- Arbor HeightsArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- Arna Marbella IIArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- Avalon Arlington SquareArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- Ballston ParkArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- Buchanan GardensArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- Fort Henry GardensArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- Harvey HallArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- J Luna at BallstonArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- Key GardensArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- Leckey GardensArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- Lenox ClubArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- Parc RosslynArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- Quebec ApartmentsArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- Queens CourtArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- Serrano ApartmentsArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- The AshtonsArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- The Fields of ArlingtonArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- The MacedonianArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- The Shell ApartmentsArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- The SheltonArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- The Springs ApartmentsArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
- Westover ApartmentsArlington, VA · Income-restricted rental · First come
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