
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Alcova Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $981 (30 Rentals)


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Apex Apartments

Wholey Legacy Homes

Fillmore Garden Apartments

Marbella Apartments

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community
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The Terraces at Arlington View East

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Arna Valley View Apartments

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5105 10th Pl S
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ReNew Alexandria

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Larchmont Village Apartment
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Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alcova Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcova Heights Studio Apartments | $2,106 | $1,066 | $7,598 |
| Alcova Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $838 | $10,000+ |
Alcova Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,358 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Alcova Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,802 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Alcova Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,262 | $3,870 | $8,918 |
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Best Local Schools in Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA
Alice West Fleet Elementary
Arlington Mill High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alcova Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Alcova Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alcova Heights is under $1,515.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alcova Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Alcova Heights is Apex Apartments which is listed at $1,676, while the average apartment in Alcova Heights costs $13,039.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alcova Heights?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 77 regular apartments in Alcova Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Alcova Heights?
Cheap apartments in Alcova Heights have an average cost of $282 which is $12,757 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alcova Heights.
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