Housing Options Arlington, Virginia

Housing Options

A Range of Housing Choices

What happens when you pair thoughtful vision and planning with a desirable, central location? You get Arlington, VA.

Housing in Arlington can satisfy your needs no matter what you seek in a home. From a fast-paced urban apartment or condo with spectacular views to a traditional single family home on a tree-lined street, Arlington has the option that's right for you and your family. Our walkable and well connected neighborhoods ensure that whatever option you choose, it's easy to access everything from grocery stores to neighborhood restaurants and more.

Urban Living

Experience Arlington’s Urban Corridors

Arlington’s urban corridors benefit from smart growth planning and transit-oriented development that concentrates high-density, mixed-use development along its major transit corridors. The National Landing and Rosslyn through Ballston corridor areas offer idyllic city living experiences with high walkability scores and access to shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, plentiful transportation options, parks and nightlife. Choose from a mix of garden style, mid- and high-rise multi-family condo and apartment buildings, or opt for a single-family home or townhome in one of the residential neighborhoods that surround the central areas of our urban neighborhoods.

Suburban Living

Escape Urban Life in Quaint Neighborhoods

If urban living is not your style, Arlington’s suburban neighborhoods offer the perfect contrast. Just minutes from our urban corridors, Arlington's suburban neighborhoods offer you tree-lined streets filled with single family homes and close-knit, family-friendly communities. And, in many instances, you are still only a short walk to local restaurants, coffee shops, excellent schools, parks and other community amenities, and close to many public transportation options. Arlington’s suburban neighborhoods are the perfect location to slip away from the hustle and bustle of the city and they are considered one Arlington’s premier executive housing locations.

Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing in Arlington

As part of the Housing Arlington initiative, Arlington affirms its commitment to achieve two key goals: increasing housing supply and creating new affordable housing opportunities. As part of this work, Arlington is looking at generating a range of housing options that are suitable for people at various stages of life, from young adulthood to families with children to fixed-income retirees. Having a full range of housing options, at various price points, contributes to Arlington’s vision to be a diverse and inclusive community.

Around the Region

Endless Options for Any Lifestyle

Within a short drive of Arlington, you unlock access to an unlimited assortment of other housing and lifestyle options. Travel just outside Arlington and Washington, D.C. and discover planned communities, luxury enclaves, other urban corridors, rural towns and country living with plenty of land. The region’s housing options (and neighborhoods) are as diverse as the people who call this area home and can meet the price points and preferences of your employees without compromise. Arlington's central location within the Washington, D.C. metro region and unmatched access to public transportation and major highways makes it accessible no matter where you choose to live.

Housing Facts

8,600 affordable housing units in Arlington

50% of residents live in planning corridors

Planning corridors make up only 22% of Arlington’s land area.

30,000 multifamily units are walkable to Metro

15,000 units have been built in the last decade

Thousands more are in the pipeline for development.