Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alcova Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (159 Rentals)

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property at 1111 Arlington Blvd

$1,400 - $2,400

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$1,450

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$1,450

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1111 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22209

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property at 2642 N Pershing Dr

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

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2642 N Pershing Dr

ArlingtonVA22201
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Columbia Grove Apartments
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$1,510 - $2,208
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$1,475 - $2,173
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$35

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$1,510 - $2,208
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Columbia Grove Apartments

1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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property at 1400 N Kenilworth St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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1400 N Kenilworth St

ArlingtonVA22205
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The Whitmore
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$1,626 - $3,346
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$1,577 - $3,297
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$49

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$1,626 - $3,346
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The Whitmore

4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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property at 5310 8th Rd S

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5310 8th Rd S

ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 4374 N Pershing Dr

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

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4374 N Pershing Dr

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 5353 Columbia Pike

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5353 Columbia Pike

ArlingtonVA22204
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RiverHouse
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$1,691 - $6,352
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$1,666 - $6,327
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RiverHouse

1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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property at 131 S Courthouse Rd

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

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131 S Courthouse Rd

ArlingtonVA22204

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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
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Shirlington House
$1,783 - $4,134
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$1,610 - $3,961
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$173

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$1,783 - $4,134
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Shirlington House

4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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Dolley Madison Towers
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$1,795 - $3,870
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$1,795 - $3,870

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$1,795 - $3,870
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Dolley Madison Towers

2300 24th Rd 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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$1,795
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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property at 1021 Arlington Blvd

$1,400 - $2,800

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$1,799

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$1,799

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1021 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22209
property at 2809 Arlington Blvd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2809 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22201
property at 1319 S Walter Reed Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1319 S Walter Reed Dr

ArlingtonVA22204

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SheltonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
The Square at 5110/1/A-RStudio,1BA$1,299
Presidential GreensPlan A1B/A1C1BR,1BA$1,330
Robin Towers0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,353
Fort Henry Garden3BR / 2BA Townhome3BR,2BA$1,371
Harvey HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,372
Larchmont Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,399
Arna MarbellaEfficiencyStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parliament House4 bed / 2 bath4BR,2BA$1.87
Newport VillageThree Bedroom C23BR,2BA$2.10
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Skyline TowersReagan Premier1BR,1BA$1.91
Carousel Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.01
Parc Rosslyn ApartmentsTennyson2BR,1BA$2.14
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.93
Arlington View Terraces2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
Wholey Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Columbia Grove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25

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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 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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