Travel Nursing in Arlington, VA

Travel nursing in Arlington, VA — what it costs to live there and 4 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Arlington

4 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Arlington

Prices in Virginia run 1% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall101.11% higher
Housing106.87% higher
Utilities92.28% lower
Groceries and goods100.4at the national average
Services100.2at the national average

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Arlington

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$2,470HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$2,525HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$2,840HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$3,555HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$2,805Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Pay in VA

Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,587 based on 3 reports.

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Common questions

Do I need a Virginia nursing license?
Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is Arlington expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Virginia runs utilities 8% below and housing 7% above. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Arlington?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Arlington is $2,525 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 4 furnished places here.