
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alcova Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (159 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Alcova Heights area of Arlington.


The Shelton

Buckingham Village

Robin Towers

Gates of Ballston

Fillmore Garden Apartments

Fort Henry Garden

Arna Marbella

Wholey Legacy Homes

1111 Arlington Blvd
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Marbella Apartments

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Allendale Garden Apartments

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Dominion Plaza

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Dominion Towers

5712 Washington Blvd, Unit 4

1400 N Kenilworth St

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The Whitmore

Fisher House Apartments

Infinity Apartments

2200 Columbia Pike

5310 8th Rd S

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4374 N Pershing Dr

5353 Columbia Pike

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RiverHouse

Virginia Gardens

Bartton Place

Haven Columbia Pike

Ten at Clarendon

131 S Courthouse Rd

Woodbury Park

Columbia Pike Apartments
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3515 Washington Blvd

1500 Arlington Apartments

Westmont Gardens Apartments

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Shirlington House

Ballston Court

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Dolley Madison Towers

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

1021 Arlington Blvd

2809 Arlington Blvd

1319 S Walter Reed Dr
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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 | $2,074 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Alcova Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,506 | $835 | $7,602 |
| Alcova Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,182 | $977 | $10,000+ |
| Alcova Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,700 | $1,123 | $7,164 |
| Alcova Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,520 | $3,870 | $9,272 |
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There are currently 159 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alcova Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Alcova Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alcova Heights area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Shelton priced from $1,080. The Square at 511 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Alcova Heights apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shelton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| The Square at 511 | 0/1/A-R | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B/A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Robin Towers | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,353 |
| Fort Henry Garden | 3BR / 2BA Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,371 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Larchmont Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Arna Marbella | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alcova Heights, VA
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alcova Heights area is the $1.87 price per square foot 4 bed / 2 bath Model at Parliament House in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Alcova Heights apartment is the Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village starting at $3,004 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Shirlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alcova Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parliament House | 4 bed / 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Newport Village | Three Bedroom C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Skyline Towers | Reagan Premier | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Carousel Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Tennyson | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Columbia Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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Best Local Schools in Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA
Alice West Fleet Elementary
Arlington Mill High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alcova Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Alcova Heights is The Shelton which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Alcova Heights costs $2,546.
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 150 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 $414 which is $2,132 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alcova Heights.
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