Apartments in Arlington

Arlington is a city that is deeply connected to the federal government in many ways. Technically speaking, it is not actually a city, but a county. Most simply refer to the location as "Arlington" but in reality Arlington was never incorporated as a stand-alone city, and is actually part of the larger Washington Metro area. Many federal agencies are headquartered in Arlington.

The Pentagon is one of the most visible symbols of the government in Arlington, but the Department of Defense is far from the only federal tenant. DARPA, the TSA and the DEA are also all situated here. The federal government employs more than 34,000 people in Arlington, more than three times as many as the next largest employer.

When to Search

Arlington has a good balance of vacant apartments that should make it possible to find a place in any month of the year. Don't try to rush the apartment hunt though, as the relatively high prices may mean that some apartments are out of your budget. To find a quality place in budget, give yourself about 8 weeks to find an apartment.

Staying in the Know

Applying for an apartment in Arlington is a little tricky because of how expensive the apartments are. Landlords aren't going to rent to you without some sort of assurance that you can afford the place. Sometimes, this might take the form of a credit check, and in other instances you may need to offer up some sort of confirmation of employment.

Life in Arlington