Home & Repair, Virginia

House Painter cost in Arlington, VA

A typical House Painter figure in Arlington is about $690 per room, about 15% above the national figure of $600.

Typical cost

Typical in Arlington

$690

per room

Fair price range: $288 to $1,610

On the low end
$288
On the high end
$1,610

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Arlington. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Room size
  2. Prep work needed
  3. Paint quality
  4. Number of coats
  5. Interior vs exterior

Ways to pay less

  1. Supply your own paint
  2. Do prep work yourself
  3. Paint in off-season
  4. Get a fixed bid
  5. Limit color changes

House Painter in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Arlington, VA$690
$288 to $1,610
National typical$600
$250 to $1,400
Alexandria, VA$678
$283 to $1,580
Richmond, VA$597
$249 to $1,395
Virginia Beach, VA$585
$244 to $1,365
Oakland, CA$771
$321 to $1,800
Stamford, CT$747
$311 to $1,745

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Questions people ask

House Painter in Arlington: what does it cost?

In Arlington, VA, House Painter typically costs about $690 per room, with most prices between $288 and $1,610.

Why is Arlington higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind House Painter earn in Arlington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Arlington about 15% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.