Fairlington Villages

Fairlington-Shirlington combines the garden-apartment setting of Fairlington with Shirlington’s compact town center in southern Arlington. Brick buildings, leafy courtyards, and established streets give way to a lively cluster of restaurants, cafés, shops, and arts venues around the Village at Shirlington, including Signature Theatre. Nearby parks and trails offer green space for walks and outdoor recreation, while local playgrounds and the Shirlington Branch Library add useful everyday destinations. The area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate, with humid summers and cool winters. Bus connections and access to I-395 link the neighborhood with other parts of Arlington and Washington; many daily errands around Shirlington can be done on foot. Fairlington-Shirlington’s median rent is $2,795 per month, with a typical range of $1,700 to $3,800, based on 46 active listings.