Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (164 Rentals)

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property at 1336 N Ode St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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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

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 9

1830 Columbia Pike

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1303 N Ode St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1303 N Ode St

ArlingtonVA22209

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1034 17th St S
$1,600 - $2,500
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$1,600 - $2,500

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$1,600 - $2,500
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1034 17th St S

1034 17th St SArlington, VA 22202
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property at 1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd

$1,600 - $2,100

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$1,600

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$1,600

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property at 1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

$1,600 - $2,250

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$1,600

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$1,600

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property at 1121 Arlington Blvd

$1,575 - $2,000

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$1,600

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$1,600

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1121 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22209
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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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property at 4378 N Pershing Dr

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4378 N Pershing Dr

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 1021 Arlington Blvd

$1,550 - $1,850

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$1,695

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$1,695

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1021 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22209
property at 1111 Arlington Blvd

$1,550 - $1,750

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$1,695

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$1,695

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1111 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22209
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 750 S Dickerson St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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750 S Dickerson St

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 5353 Columbia Pike

$1,700 - $1,750

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$1,700

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$1,700

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5353 Columbia Pike

ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 1305 N Ode St

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1305 N Ode St

ArlingtonVA22209
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RiverHouse
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$1,727 - $6,644
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$1,702 - $6,619
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RiverHouse

1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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property at 1720 N Quinn St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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1720 N Quinn St

ArlingtonVA22209
property at 1300 N Meade St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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1300 N Meade St

ArlingtonVA22209
property at 3515 Washington Blvd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 9

3515 Washington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22201
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London Normandy House
Rent Specials
$1,765 - $3,983
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$1,740 - $3,958
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London Normandy House

1701 N Kent StArlington, VA 22209
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Arlington Heights, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arlington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arlington Heights area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Larkspur priced from $1,033. The Square at 511 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Arlington Heights apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,033
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Arna Marbella1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,350
Key BoulevardStudioStudio,1BA$1,356
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,365
Harvey HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,372
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,396
Wholey Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,441
Allendale Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, VA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington Heights area is the $2.08 price per square foot 3 bed / 2 bath Model at Parliament House in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Arlington Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Shell starting at $1,845 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parliament House3 bed / 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.08
The ShellTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Ballston Garden Apartments2 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00
4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement4118 18th Rd N1BR,1BA$2.00
Parc Rosslyn ApartmentsLongfellow2BR,2BA$2.17
Wayne Street Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$2.11
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
Wholey Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Arlington Heights, Arlington, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlington Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arlington Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arlington Heights is under $1,500.

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

The cheapest apartment in Arlington Heights is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Arlington Heights costs $7,852.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arlington 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 64 regular apartments in Arlington 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 Arlington Heights?

Cheap apartments in Arlington Heights have an average cost of $262 which is $7,590 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington Heights.

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