Arlington Apartments with a Direct Metro Ride to Capitol Hill
Arlington is one of the easiest places in Virginia to live if you work on Capitol Hill. From Ballston, Courthouse and East Falls Church, Orange and Silver Line trains run directly to Capitol South with no transfer, in roughly 20 to 30 minutes.
Why Arlington works well for Hill staff
Capitol South station sits next to the House office buildings, and the Orange and Silver Lines stop there on every trip. That means a one-seat ride from much of Arlington. You also get walkable neighborhoods, plenty of restaurants and a little more space than you'd find in many DC apartments.
Commute comparison
| Neighborhood | Our communities | Closest Metro | Ride to Capitol South |
| Courthouse | Meridian at Courthouse Commons | Courthouse (Orange, Silver) | About 20 minutes, no transfer |
| Ballston | Meridian at Ballston Commons, Madison at Ballston Station, Ballston Park | Ballston or Virginia Square (Orange, Silver) | About 25 minutes, no transfer |
| East Falls Church (affordable) | East Falls Apartments | East Falls Church (Orange, Silver) | About 30 minutes, no transfer |
| Arlington (affordable) | Quebec Apartments | Bus to Pentagon, Pentagon City or Ballston | Bus plus Metro; time varies |
Ballston: Meridian at Ballston Commons, Madison at Ballston Station and Ballston Park
Ballston feels like a small downtown, with Ballston Quarter's shops and food hall, fitness studios, grocery stores and restaurants within a few blocks. All three of our communities are walkable to Ballston or Virginia Square station. If you work in the Senate, ride the Orange or Silver Line to Metro Center and transfer to the Red Line for Union Station.
Courthouse: Meridian at Courthouse Commons
Courthouse is a calmer stretch of the Orange Line corridor, a short walk from Clarendon's restaurants and nightlife. Meridian at Courthouse Commons is an easy walk to Courthouse station, which is one of the closest Arlington stops to DC.
East Falls Church: East Falls Apartments (affordable)
East Falls Apartments is an affordable (LIHTC) community in Falls Church, close to East Falls Church station. Apartments are offered at 60% of Area Median Income. Income requirements are on the property's website, or you can contact the property directly. The community is pet-friendly with no breed restrictions and offers 12-month leases.
Arlington: Quebec Apartments (affordable)
Quebec Apartments is an affordable (LIHTC) community with a bus stop right outside. The bus connects to the Pentagon, Pentagon City and Ballston Metro stations. Income requirements are on the property's website, or you can contact the property directly. Quebec Apartments does not allow pets, and it offers 12-month leases.
What's the apartment mix like?
Our Arlington communities include more established buildings with larger floor plans and renovated apartments and shared spaces. Select apartments, including some studios, have sunrooms that work well as a home office or reading nook.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct train from Arlington to Capitol Hill? Yes. Orange and Silver Line trains from Ballston, Virginia Square, Courthouse and East Falls Church run directly to Capitol South.
Are your Arlington apartments pet-friendly? Our market-rate Arlington communities and East Falls Apartments are pet-friendly with no breed restrictions. Quebec Apartments does not allow pets.
Can I get a flexible lease? Our market-rate communities offer flexible lease terms that vary by property. Affordable communities offer 12-month leases.
Can I split rent into smaller payments? Yes. Residents can pay rent, and now other bills, on a flexible schedule through the Flex platform.
Are there specials right now? Select properties may be running specials. Check each community's website.
See the apartments
Watch video tours of some of our Arlington, VA apartments, or watch video tours of some of our affordable housing communities. Each video's title includes the community's name. These are examples, and the specific apartments shown may not be available when you're searching. More video tours are on each property's website.
Visit our community search page to compare communities in a list or map view.