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Arlington County Dept of Human Services

2100 Washington Blvd Fl 3, Arlington, VA, 22204 · ~1,827 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Arlington, VA (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Arlington County Dept of Human Services served 1,563 households across 1,827 units (86% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $24,819, and pays an average of $604 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,563 of 1,827 units
Avg. household income
$24,819
Avg. rent paid by household
$604
Avg. household size
1.9 people
Households with children
26%
Head of household 62+
46%
Head of household with a disability
30%
Avg. wait to move in
30 months

Unit mix: 54% 1-bedroom, 33% 2-bedroom, 14% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Arlington County Dept of Human Services directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.