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4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3
5008 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
1230 N Quinn St
ArlingtonVA22209
4300 N Carlin Springs Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
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1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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1011 Arlington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22209
1021 Arlington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22209
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1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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2040 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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4300 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
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3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1317 Fort Myer DrArlington, VA 22209
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3618 6th St S, Unit 6th Street
3618 6th St SArlington, VA 22204
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26 S Old Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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5705 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22205
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1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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2306 11th St NArlington, VA 22201
1121 Arlington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22209
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The Whitmore
4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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501 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1531 N Pierce StArlington, VA 22209
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805 S Florida StArlington, VA 22204
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2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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Shawnee Apartments
700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
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4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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1121 Arlington Blvd, Unit 1121
1121 Arlington BlvdArlington, VA 22209
3404 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7Ten at Clarendon
3110 10th St NArlington, VA 22201
129 S Courthouse Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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1500 Arlington BlvdArlington, VA 22209
1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
3515 Washington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
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955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
1320 Fort Myer Dr
ArlingtonVA22209
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1300 N Pierce StArlington, VA 22209
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518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308
989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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500 S Wayne StArlington, VA 22204
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5500 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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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 | $2,082 | $1,066 | $6,910 |
| Alcova Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,555 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Alcova Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,242 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Alcova Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,884 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Alcova Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,121 | $3,870 | $8,676 |
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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 Gates of Ballston priced from $750. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,168. Here are the most affordable Alcova Heights apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,168 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,369 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,433 |
| The Spire | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Dominion Towers | Studio/one bath | Studio,1BA | $1,488 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alcova Heights, VA
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alcova Heights area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shell in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Alcova Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza starting at $1,741 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Alexandria West 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. |
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| The Shell | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Longfellow | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| The Fields of Arlington | A4a | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3 | 5008 Columbia Pike | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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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 $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alcova Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Alcova Heights is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Alcova Heights costs $5,702.
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 98 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 $319 which is $5,383 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alcova Heights.
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