Apartments to rent in 22206, Arlington

22206 covers Shirlington and Fairlington in South Arlington — a mixed residential and retail corridor with Shirlington Village (theatre, Harris Teeter, restaurants), parks, good transit links to the Pentagon and DC, and a broad mix of condos, garden apartments and townhomes.

Nearby ZIPs Comparison

ZIPsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
22206 — Shirlington / Fairlington High Good Safe Excellent
22204 — Columbia Pike / Barcroft Average Good Safe Good
22302 — Alexandria West Average Fair Safe Good
22304 — Seminary Hill / West End Average Good Safe Fair
22202 — Crystal City / Pentagon City High Good Safe Excellent
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zillow / Rent market data

ZIP 22206 Rental Prices

Studio
$1,595 – $4,667
1 bedroom
$1,815 – $4,711
2 bedroom
$2,085 – $6,424
3 bedroom
$2,885 – $9,090

Source: Zillow / Rent market data

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22206 Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Gunston Middle School

⭐ 7/10 Homes.com / public data
2700 S Lang St, Arlington, VA 22206
🧭 In-ZIP (22206)

Wakefield High School

⭐ Not rated 9/10 (state sources vary) — see school profile Wakefield HS profile (Wikipedia / APS)
1325 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA 22206
🧭 In-ZIP (22206)

Top Private Schools

Source: Arlington Public Schools / GreatSchools / PublicSchoolReview

22206 Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Overall crime indicators for 22206 are moderate-to-low compared with national averages; property crime in Arlington County has seen increases in recent years but 22206 (Shirlington/Fairlington) typically ranks at or slightly below the county average for violent crime. Standard precautions (secure parking, package vigilance) are recommended in commercial corridors and at transit hubs.

Source: CrimeGrade / local crime summaries

22206 Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~77
Walker's Paradise / Very Walkable (Shirlington core; some peripheral areas are somewhat walkable).
Transit Score ~57
Good Transit — frequent bus service and connections to Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow lines).
Bike Score ~85
Very Bikeable — good bike connections including the W&OD trail nearby.
<30-40 min
To Downtown Washington, DC by bus + Metro (via Pentagon City or Crystal City) typically takes ~30–40 minutes; drive to downtown DC is often 15–30 minutes depending on traffic.

Source: Walk Score / RentCafe

22206, Arlington Summary

Overview

22206 is South Arlington’s Shirlington/Fairlington zip — a walkable retail-and-arts core at Shirlington Village anchored by Harris Teeter, Signature Theatre and an AMC cinema, surrounded by garden-apartment neighborhoods (Fairlington) and parks. The area blends convenient shopping, dining and bus connections with a short transit link to Pentagon City and DC.

Key Features

  • Dining & Entertainment: Shirlington Village is a small arts/entertainment district with restaurants, theater, and a movie house within walking distance.
  • Parks & Trails: Multiple parks (Jennie Dean, Fort Barnard, Barcroft) and the nearby W&OD trail offer outdoor options and dog-friendly space.
  • Transit Access: Good bus service with connections to Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow) and short drives to the Pentagon and Reagan National Airport.
  • Housing Mix: A combination of high-rise condos in Shirlington Village, mid-rise and garden apartments, townhomes and historic Fairlington brick rowhouses.

Housing Snapshot

  • Market rents are above the national average; 1BR median is roughly in the low-to-mid $2k range in the ZIP.
  • Inventory includes condo towers with building amenities and a large stock of garden-style rental units (Fairlington).
  • Competitive market during late spring–summer; off-season opportunities appear in late fall/winter.

History

  • Shirlington Village evolution Shirlington developed as a retail/entertainment village in the 20th century and is now a compact urban village serving south Arlington.
  • Fairlington origins Fairlington dates to wartime housing (WWII-era) and is known for its brick garden apartments and community parks.

Demographics and Lifestyle

  • Mix of households A mix of young professionals, families and long-term residents; fairly dense rental population near the Village.
  • Local lifestyle Residents value walkable shopping/dining, access to parks and straightforward transit to job centers in National Landing and DC.
  • Income & housing Zip-level median household incomes and home values are higher than national averages (reflecting Arlington market).