
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alcova Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (125 Rentals)
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Shelton Apartments

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Buckingham Village

Wholey Legacy Homes

Fillmore Garden Apartments

Arna Marbella

Allendale Garden Apartments

Dorchester Apartments

Dominion Plaza
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Dominion

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Nalbert Apartments

1021 Arlington Blvd

Gates of Ballston

Marbella Apartments

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1034 17th St S

1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd

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Columbia Grove Apartments
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Woodbury Park at Courthouse

5723 10th Rd N, Unit 8

5111 8th Rd S

2200 Columbia Pike

1111 Arlington Blvd

Parc Rosslyn Apartments

4378 N Pershing Dr

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RiverHouse

Haven Columbia Pike

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Shirlington House
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Shawnee Apartments

3404 25th St S

5353 Columbia Pike

Dorchester Towers Apartments

Ten at Clarendon

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The Whitmore

Wayne Street Apartments

Dominion Towers

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Bartton Place

1428 12th St N

Fisher House Apartments

Ballston Court

2726 Washington Blvd

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308, Unit #308

16th Street Apartments

1121 Arlington Blvd

1500 Arlington Apartments

Park Shirlington
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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 | $2,134 | $1,066 | $7,607 |
| Alcova Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,578 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Alcova Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,354 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Alcova Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,837 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Alcova Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,259 | $3,870 | $8,550 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 125 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 Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,299. Eaton Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Alcova Heights apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,354 |
| Cortland on Pike | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,438 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,441 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
| The Spire | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Harvey Hall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Arna Marbella | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,477 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alcova Heights, VA
As of May 19, 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 1809 S Monroe St Model at 1809 S Monroe St, Unit A starting at $1,975 with a $1.65 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Shell | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| 1809 S Monroe St, Unit A | 1809 S Monroe St | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement | 4118 18th Rd N | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| 600 N Vermont St, Unit 3-1 | 600 N Vermont St | 3BR,3BA | $1.31 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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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 $1,477.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alcova Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Alcova Heights is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,294, while the average apartment in Alcova Heights costs $5,820.
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 68 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 $286 which is $5,534 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alcova Heights.
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