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1200 N Nash St

ArlingtonVA22209

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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 Apex Apartments priced from $1,318. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,329. Here are the most affordable Alcova Heights apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,318
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,329
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,418
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,429
Wholey Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,441
Dominion PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Terwilliger Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,453
Infinity ApartmentsAlpha Renovated1BR,1BA$1,495
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alcova Heights, VA

As of December 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alcova Heights area is the $2.22 price per square foot 3 bed / 2 bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Alcova Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Dorchester Apartments starting at $2,220 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights 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.
Ballston Garden Apartments3 bed / 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.22
Dorchester Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.06
1512 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 6051512 S Arlington Ridge Rd1BR,1BA$1.81
2615 13th Rd S, Unit C2615 13th Rd S2BR,1BA$2.00
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$1.99
4851 Arlington Blvd, Unit Basement space4851 Arlington Blvd1BR,1BA$1.50
Infinity ApartmentsAlpha Classic1BR,1BA$2.22
Terwilliger Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Wholey Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Columbia View1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA

Ranked #11

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Alcova Heights Neighborhood in Arlington, VA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,499.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alcova Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Alcova Heights is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,329, while the average apartment in Alcova Heights costs $5,568.

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 96 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 $280 which is $5,288 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alcova Heights.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!