The Shell

870 S Greenbrier St, Arlington, VA 22204

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago
(1)
Plus Fees
$1,631 - $2,005
Bedrooms
Studio - 3
Bathrooms
1 - 2
Sq. Ft.
561 - 1,299 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

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One Bedroom

$1,703 Plus Fees
1 Bed, 1 Bath
561 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
613
$1,703
561
Now

Two Bedroom

$1,631 - $2,005 Plus Fees
2 Beds, 2 Baths
987 - 1,299 Sq. Ft.
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6 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
610
$2,005
1,299
Now
212
$2,005
1,299
Now
301H
$1,631
987
Oct. 6
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Details

Property Information

  • Built in 2015
  • 84 units7 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $40

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    $100
  • Deposit
    $750

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Community Features

  • Courtyard
  • Fitness Center
  • Garages
  • Income Restricted
  • Laundry Facilities

Map of The Shell

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Good public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Busy

Scores provided by

Transit

Commuter Rail

12 min Drive

Amtrak

Commuter Rail

12 min Drive

Virginia Railway Express

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

13 min Drive

DCA

Airport

Washington Dulles International

41 min Drive

Washington Dulles International

Moving to Arlington Mill, Arlington, VA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Shell proximity to Columbia Pike Plaza, Leesburg Pike Plaza, and Barcroft Shopping Centre. Columbia Pike Plaza is 0.5 miles away, and Leesburg Pike Plaza is within an 11 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 70, The Shell has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 9 miles. Transit options include Ballston-Mu and Virginia Square-Gmu.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Shell are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Long Branch Nature Center, Glencarlyn Park, and Allie S. Freed Park.

Airports

Living in Arlington Mill provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 13 minutes from The Shell. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 23.3 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Carlin Springs Elementary

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

Kenmore Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

Washington Liberty High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Khadijah Academy

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
NOVA, Alexandria Campus Drive: 3 min (1.5 mi)
George Mason Univ., Arlington Drive: 9 min (3.5 mi)
Marymount University Drive: 12 min (4.8 mi)
Georgetown University Drive: 15 min (6.6 mi)

About The Shell

The Shell is an apartment community in Arlington, VA

Contact

Property Address:
870 S Greenbrier St,
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone Number: (571) 450-9987
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed

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Renter Reviews

For The Shell

3.0

1 Rating & Review

  • 10/14/15

    2 bed

    Infected with mouses.

    No easy access to my apt.

    Not easy to let guest in building.
    You must walk outside to get them.

    Review from Apartments.com

    28 People Found This Helpful