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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 Studio unit found at Key Boulevard priced from $1,099. The Square at 511 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Arlington Heights apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Key BoulevardStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,334
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,365
Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,441
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,472
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,495
Shawnee ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,525
Eaton SquareA31BR,1BA$1,568

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, VA

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington Heights area is the $2.16 price per square foot L1 Model at Garfield Park in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $4,835. The second greatest value Arlington Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Dorchester Towers Apartments starting at $2,590 with a $2.25 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.
Garfield ParkL11BR,2BA$2.16
Dorchester Towers Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.25
Wildwood Park2x2 Modernized2BR,2BA$2.15
Dorchester Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
Wellington2 Bed/1 Bath - B1C2BR,1BA$2.20
Terwilliger Place2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.75
The WhitmorePlan A1A1BR,1BA$2.31
Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arlington Heights, Arlington, VA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Arlington, VA 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 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!

Getting Around the Arlington Heights Neighborhood in Arlington, VA

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

59 / 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 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 $1,568.

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

The cheapest apartment in Arlington Heights is Apex Apartments which is listed at $1,334, while the average apartment in Arlington Heights costs $5,520.

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 57 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 $152 which is $5,368 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington Heights.

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