1 bedroom Section 8 apartments in Ballston, Arlington
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $2,730/mo for a 1 bedroom unit in ZIP 22203 — the current Small-Area FMR for the Ballston area.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Arlington County's Human Rights ordinance (predates 2020 VA state law) prohibits source-of-income discrimination county-wide, layered on Virginia state protection. Enforcement via Arlington County Human Rights Commission plus VA DPOR.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 22203
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,640 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,730 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,840 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,510 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Governing PHA
Fairfax County Redevelopment & Housing Authority
HUD PHA code VA019 · 5,329 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Fairfax County RHA HCV waitlist: call (703) 246-5000. Covers Reston, Tysons, Springfield, and other unincorporated Fairfax County.
- Address
- 3700 Pender Drive, Fairfax, VA
- Phone
- (703) 246-5000
Arlington County Dept. of Human Services — Housing Assistance Bureau
HUD PHA code VA028 · 1,827 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Arlington County Department of Housing Services HCV waitlist: call (703) 228-1450.
- Address
- 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA
- Phone
- (703) 228-1450
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