Apartments to rent in 22201, Arlington

22201 (Clarendon / Courthouse) is Arlington’s dense, transit-rich corridor: high walkability, quick Metro access to downtown D.C., a wide mix of rental high-rises and older garden apartments, and plentiful restaurants, groceries and parks — making it popular with professionals, students and commuters.

Nearby ZIPs Comparison

ZIPsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
22201 — Clarendon / Courthouse High Good Safe Excellent
22209 — Rosslyn High Good Safe Excellent
22203 — Ballston Average Good Safe Excellent
22204 — Columbia Pike / Westover Average Fair Safe Good
22207 — Cherrydale / Yorktown Average Good Safe Good
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zillow

ZIP 22201 Rental Prices

Studio
$875 – $3,200
1 bedroom
$1,150 – $3,500
2 bedroom
$1,600 – $4,800
3 bedroom
$2,600 – $7,000

Source: Zillow

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22201 Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Top Private Schools

Source: SchoolDigger / NCES

22201 Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

22201 is part of central Arlington (Clarendon/Courthouse) and generally reports lower violent-crime rates than U.S. averages; most incidents are property thefts and occasional commercial shoplifting or vehicle-related thefts concentrated around retail corridors and garages. Arlington County Police Department’s annual reports show county-level increases or decreases year-to-year; local patrols remain active in commercial corridors and near Metro stations, so typical precautions (lock cars, watch packages, well-lit routes at night) are advised.

Source: Arlington County Police Department — 2024 Annual Report

22201 Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~96
Walker's Paradise — daily errands do not require a car.
Transit Score ~88
Excellent Transit — frequent Metro and many bus lines; Clarendon & Courthouse stations on the Orange/Silver lines.
Bike Score ~94
Very Bikeable — good bike lanes and short routes to nearby employment centers.
<15 min
Approx. 14 minutes to Metro Center (downtown D.C.) by Metrorail from Clarendon on the Orange/Silver Line under normal service conditions.

Source: Walk Score

22201, Arlington Summary

Overview

22201 is one of Arlington’s most walkable and transit-rich ZIP codes, centered on Clarendon and the Courthouse business district. It mixes high-rise rentals and older apartment communities with a dense retail corridor that includes supermarkets, coffee shops and a broad restaurant scene. The Orange/Silver Metrorail lines give fast transit access into downtown D.C., making 22201 popular with commuters and professionals.

Key Features

  • Transit & walkability: World-class walk score and two nearby Metro stations (Clarendon, Courthouse) — excellent for car-free living.
  • Retail & dining: Clarendon’s retail strip (The Crossing) hosts Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, numerous restaurants and fitness studios.
  • Schools: Strong neighborhood public schools and a magnet elementary (Arlington Science Focus) make the area attractive for families.
  • Parks & local life: Small neighborhood parks (Lyon Park) and community centers provide green space amid the urban corridor.

Housing Snapshot

  • High renter share: large inventory of studio–two-bedroom apartments and high-rise options.
  • Rents above national average — premium for walkability and transit access.
  • Mix of older garden apartments (lower rents) and newer luxury high-rises (premium rents).

History

  • Streetcar and development: Clarendon and Courthouse developed into urban corridors with early 20th-century growth around transit lines, later intensifying with Metrorail-era development.
  • Transit-oriented growth: Rosslyn–Ballston corridor planning shaped Clarendon and Courthouse into compact, transit-focused neighborhoods.

Demographics and Lifestyle

  • Young professionals and commuters: High share of 25–44-year-olds working in government, consulting, tech and professional services.
  • High education & incomes: Above-average educational attainment and household incomes relative to national averages.
  • Active urban lifestyle: Strong dining, fitness and nightlife scene with many residents walking or using transit for daily needs.