Lyon Village

All the Fun but None of the Noise
Lyon Village is one of the most friendly neighborhoods in Arlington. Numerous parks with children's activities and its quiet community gives it a very fun and homely feel. It is away from the bustling city life but does have some popular places such as small boutiques, grocery stores and restaurants a few blocks away for shopping, hanging out or simply walking. Commuting has never been a concern in this part of the city.

Reviewers claim it's a hidden gem right outside of DC and you won't find a safer spot. It's very easy to get to downtown DC and it never gets too noisy or loud.
What Lyon Village Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
7.8
amenities
7.1
social
7.3
management
8.0
safety
10
Median rents in Lyon Village
Studio
$
1,500
1 Bedroom
$
2,050
2 Bedroom
$
2,850

Living in
Lyon Village

Easy Commute
Walkable
Great Nightlife
Quiet Neighborhood
Very Safe
Great Restaurants and Bars
Just Outside Bustle
Lyon Village — 7.9/10 Rating (based on 35 neighborhood reviews)
Clarendon is an excellent place to live if you want to experience the dynamic aspects of life near DC. During the day, the streets are quieter with commuters and dog-walkers making up the majority of the people you encounter. At night, the streets become more lively but hardly ever unsafe. There are some excellent places to get dinner or drinks, and you always have the opportunity to try something new.
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The Clarendon
Clarendon is the most similar to D.C. as far as an Arlington neighborhood goes. There are tons of bars, restaurants, gyms/yoga studios, grocery stores. Walking around, you will see tons of young professionals/graduate students. It's really clean and quiet. It's on the silver/orange metro line so you can really get anywhere. It's super closer to major highways/the airport, so if you have a car, there is not a single place that's too far away.
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The Clarendon
It's a neighborhood where the majority of the buildings are private houses. That makes the living experience so much more enjoyable because although you're right by the Lee Highway, 7 minutes' walk from the Courthouse Metro, 10 minutes' walk from the Clarendon area, you get a suburban feeling day in and day out. Our apartment complex has our own yard and out-door parking lot, it's a hidden gem right out of DC! Grocery stores (Giant, Wholefoods) and pharmacies (CVS and Walgreen) are also all within a 10-minute walk range! Commuting was extremely convenient. I work part-time at McPherson Square and I can take both a bus right outside my building or choose to walk for 7 minutes to the metro stop. I'm honestly in love with my neighborhood, it's my everyday getaway from all the craziness and stress from my busy life :)
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Park Adams
So much to do, so many restaurants, so many bars, great shopping, many cafes, four grocery stores within walking distance! Lots to do, but also quiet and has nice suburban feel. Can't say enough great things!
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2201 Wilson Apartments
Walkable to Courthouse/Clarendon/Ballston areas, which is great. Neighborhood is mostly extremely expensive SFHs though, which has its downsides
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Lyon Village Apartments
Great local area. Night life is okay, but very tailored to ex-frat bros. Tons of great food and an easy commute to the city.
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The Clarendon
Very walkable area, lots of restaurants, bars, and shops. Area feels safe to walk around even at night.
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The Clarendon
Very walkable neighborhood. Access to grocery stores and Metro. Not enough restaurants nearby, though there are a few decent ones if you're willing to walk a few minutes. Minimal bar scene but Clarendon is somewhat nearby. I have had minimal interaction with others living in the neighborhood, but haven't had any bad experiences.
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Cleveland House
Metro, bars, restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, breweries, etc. all a block or two away.
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Verde Pointe
Lyon village is a great place to live because it it really close to Clarendon with all of the night life and restaurants, but you don't have to deal with all the people and noise. It is very safe - as a female I never feel insecure when walking around at night alone.
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2201 Wilson Apartments
Living in Clarendon is fun, though there can be noise at night on weekends because of its proximity to bars. I definitely recommend Arlington for the commute time (read: ~25 mins door-to-door), but I may move to Courthouse if I decide to move again.
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Hartford
very easy to get to DC or the more "hopping" parts of Arlington (Clarendon, Ballston, etc). All of the amenities are right there though. Would recommend for anyone who enjoys a safe quiet place just outside the bustle.
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Potomac Towers
Close to both Rosslyn and Clarendon, so there are definitely things to do in the area. I often walk to class (est. 1 hr), but the metro commute only takes about 30 min total.
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Potomac Towers
The Lyon Village area is extremely safe. As a single female often walking alone, I feel comfortable walking around my neighborhood at any time of day or night.
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Fort Strong Properties
Lots of great nearby restaurants. Residential area makes it pleasant to take leisurely walks. Only 7 min metro ride into DC.
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Park Adams
Honestly, I spend more time in Clarendon and DC
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Park Adams
It feels culture-less.
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Potomac Towers
Nothing special but is fine
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2201 Wilson Apartments
The property is set in a residential area that is pleasant and safe. Custis trail is nearby for running, biking, and walking. It provides easy and quick access to the city and Rosslyn. I love this trail.

MOM's market is on-site. I shop there occasionally but prefer the cheaper option of Giant down the street (a short drive or walk). The metro is a short and safe 5-minute walk away. The building does sit right off Lee Highway, but I have never had any noise or other problems associated with this. I like how quickly I can pull onto the major road instead of navigating around crowded city traffic. I drive to school in under 5 minutes via Lee Highway.
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Verde Pointe
When I first came to school everyone said DuPont circle was the place to live and I wanted to be in the scene with everyone. After living in Arlington, I do not regret this decision at all. Everything is so clean and classy and safe. It is really the perfect community filled with young professionals. I personally think it is a better place for networking than the city.
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Verde Pointe
Average neighborhood, food scene is unexceptional. If the law school wasn't right here I wouldn't be living here. Tons of crowds and people not taking masks / social distancing / pandemic in general serious and going to bars and clubs.
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The Beacon Clarendon Apartments
Lots of restaurants to choose from in the area. Near Trader Joe’s, Giant, and Whole Foods for grocery needs. Metro transit steps away, but also a quick walk to Roslyn or Courthouse.
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The Clarendon
Close to plenty of restaurants and bars but still quiet on Friday/Saturdays. 24 hour CVS right across the street. Zipcars right by the metro.
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2201 Wilson Apartments
It's basically DC. That is NOT a good thing. Traffic patterns are ridiculous and the trees to buildings ratio is abysmal.
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Potomac Towers
I love the Courthouse area. Much more affordable than Foggy bottom, more quiet than Rosslyn, some separation between school and home, yet only a quick 15-20 minute bike ride away (or 2 metro stops). And I went to class every day for pre-clinicals so totally doable. The bike ride (most of it on a bike path) includes going over the Potomac River, which is a beautiful way to start or end your day. It was a bit more complicated during clinical because some sites are farther away, but I still biked to most sites (including Children's and the VA) or biked to GW and used the shuttles. The neighborhood has lots of houses (many are quite pricey compared to the apartment buildings) and green spaces, tons of dogs and families. For Halloween the houses get DECKED OUT, I love it. Lovely place to live. Quiet and safe, I feel safe biking/walking around at any hour of day or night.
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Potomac Towers
My only gripe about the area is that there are no mainstream food joints within 1/2 mile which would be nice when in a rush.
Mentioned noise level- it doesn’t bother me because I moved from a big city but with the number of bars and restaurants close by, weekends can be a bit noisy.
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The Beacon Clarendon Apartments
Lyon Village is a really charming neighborhood, mostly older single-family family homes, some townhouses, and some garden apartment complexes. There are plenty of grocery stores and it's quiet. It's also an easy walk to Clarendon, which has a solid nightlife and dining scene.
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Fort Strong Properties
Lots of bars, restaurants, shops, parks, dog park, etc.
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The Clarendon
The neighborhood has a very busy nightlife. It has several bars and lounges in the area, as well as a great selection of late-night eateries. During the day time, the area is very peaceful. Great places for brunch, shopping, and groceries.
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The Clarendon
Super close to CVS, coffee shops, metro, and you can walk to Clarendon without living in it. Noise level can be high with Wilson Blvd and the fire and police stations. Overall, very convenient!
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2201 Wilson Apartments
Lots of really good cheap restaurants. Very residential- good for walks and looking at other people's dogs. Not busy and is generally a good home-work separation.
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Park Adams
I like the neighborhood! Feels removed from the city a bit, but actually so close! 12 min walk to metro, 10 min walk to lots of bars and restaurants
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Potomac Towers
The building is near Courthouse, which makes Clarendon a twenty minute walk.
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Potomac Towers
Very safe, quiet suburban feel, metro-accessible
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Park Adams
Fancy neighborhood, totally safe
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The Clarendon


Getting to Know
Lyon Village

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: N Uhle St to N Kirkwood Rd
North to South Boundaries: Custis Memorial Pkwy to Wilson Blvd
dining
Earl’s Sandwiches
Happi Grill
La Tasca
Naked Lunch
grocery
MOM’s Organic Market
Trader Joe’s
Whole Foods Market
convenience
7-Eleven
Walgreens
fitness
9Round Fitness
Aikido of Arlington
Edge Yoga
Neighborhood Barre
parks
James Hunter Park
Lyon Village Park
coffee
Donut Heaven
Kung Fu Tea
Le Pain Quotidien - Clarendon Blvd
The Java Shack
bus
3Y (bus)
4B (bus)
55 (bus)
rail
Orange (metro)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Lyon Village includes zip code 22201
Rent vs Own
54
% of Lyon Village residents are renters
Driving to Work
52
% of Lyon Village residents drive to work
New Construction
25
% of housing units in Lyon Village have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
44
%
<20 units
5
%
20-49 units
52
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
11
%
18 - 34
51
%
35 - 54
24
%
55+
14
%
Unit Mix
4
%
Studio
45
%
1 Bed
31
%
2 Bed
20
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
82
%
Undergrad Student
2
%
Grad Student
9
%
Unemployed
2
%
Retired
4
%

Best Apartments
in Lyon Village

2001 Clarendon
Studio $2,273
1 Bed $2,086
2 Beds $4,334

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Virginia Square Towers
Studio $2,125
1 Bed $2,635
2 Beds $3,125

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Fort Strong Apartments

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Lyon Village Apartments
1 Bed $1,600
2 Beds $2,000

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The Commodore
Studio $1,980
1 Bed $2,360
2 Beds $3,475

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1205 Garfield St
1 Bed $1,950
2 Beds $2,600

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