Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alcova Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (132 Rentals)

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900 N Ivy St
$1,300 - $1,450
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$1,300 - $1,450

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900 N Ivy St

900 N Ivy StArlington, VA 22201
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property at 1220 N Quinn St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

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1220 N Quinn St

ArlingtonVA22209
property at 1336 N Ode St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1336 N Ode St

ArlingtonVA22209

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property at 1830 Columbia Pike

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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1830 Columbia Pike

ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 5353 Columbia Pike

$1,590 - $1,675

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$1,590

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$1,590

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5353 Columbia Pike

ArlingtonVA22204
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1034 17th St S
$1,600 - $2,400
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$1,600 - $2,400

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$1,600 - $2,400
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1034 17th St S

1034 17th St SArlington, VA 22202
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Columbia Grove Apartments
$1,610 - $2,208
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$1,575 - $2,173
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$35

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$1,610 - $2,208
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Columbia Grove Apartments

1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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RiverHouse
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$1,627 - $6,375
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$1,602 - $6,350
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RiverHouse

1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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property at 4501 Arlington Blvd

$1,650 - $2,600

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$1,650

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$1,650

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4501 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 1111 Arlington Blvd

$1,600 - $1,750

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$1,650

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$1,650

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1111 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22209

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property at 133 S Courthouse Rd

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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133 S Courthouse Rd

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1305 N Ode St

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

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1305 N Ode St

ArlingtonVA22209
property at 1428 12th St N

$1,745

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$1,745

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$1,745

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1428 12th St N

ArlingtonVA22209

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property at 3515 Washington Blvd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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3515 Washington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22201
property at 2902 13th Rd S

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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2902 13th Rd S

ArlingtonVA22204
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Alister Arlington Ridge
$1,752 - $4,415
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$1,657 - $4,320
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Alister Arlington Ridge

2400 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Shirlington House
$1,773 - $4,064
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$1,600 - $3,891
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$173

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$1,773 - $4,064
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Shirlington House

4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308
$1,795
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$1,795

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alcova Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alcova Heights area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,099. Arna Marbella has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Alcova Heights apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Arna Marbella1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Larchmont Village ApartmentEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,250
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,350
Presidential GreensPlan A1C1BR,1BA$1,352
Harvey HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,372
Lloyd Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1,419
Wholey Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,441
The SpireOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,451

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alcova Heights, VA

As of July 03, 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 3 Bedroom Model at Arna Valley View Apartments starting at $2,425 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alcova Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parliament House4 bed / 2 bath4BR,2BA$1.87
Arna Valley View Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.06
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.73
The Fields of ArlingtonB32BR,1BA$2.28
Parc Rosslyn ApartmentsTennyson2BR,1BA$2.14
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Wholey Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Harvey HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.27

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Alcova Heights, Arlington, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alcova Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alcova Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alcova Heights is at The Square at 511 Apartments listed at $1,099.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alcova Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alcova Heights Apartment is $1,100 at Arna Marbella.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alcova Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alcova Heights is starting from $1,459 at Fillmore Garden Apartments.

What is the most affordable Alcova Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alcova Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Larchmont Village Apartment and starts from $1,850.

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