Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (154 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 3701 5th St S

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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3701 5th St S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 2511 S Grant St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2511 S Grant St

ArlingtonVA22202

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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Columbia Grove Apartments

1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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property at 1200 N Nash St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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1200 N Nash St

ArlingtonVA22209
property at 4758 Lee Hwy

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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4758 Lee Hwy

ArlingtonVA22207
property at 4501 Arlington Blvd

$1,650 - $2,600

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$1,650

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$1,650

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4501 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22203
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RiverHouse
Rent Specials
$1,673 - $6,179
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$1,648 - $6,154
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RiverHouse

1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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property at 4374 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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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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Shawnee Apartments
$1,684 - $2,499
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$1,660 - $2,475
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Shawnee Apartments

700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
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property at 1305 N Ode St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1305 N Ode St

ArlingtonVA22209
property at 133 S Courthouse Rd

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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133 S Courthouse Rd

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1121 Arlington Blvd

$1,500 - $2,682

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1121 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22209

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property at 1300 N Meade St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1300 N Meade St

ArlingtonVA22209
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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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Bell Arlington Ridge
Rent Specials
$1,805 - $5,471
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$1,647 - $5,313
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$158

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$1,805 - $5,471
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Bell Arlington Ridge

2400 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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The Whitmore
$1,816 - $3,546
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$1,767 - $3,497
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$49

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$1,816 - $3,546
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Whitmore

4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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property at 131 S Courthouse Rd

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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131 S Courthouse Rd

ArlingtonVA22204
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Waverly Village
Rent Specials
$1,845 - $1,870
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$1,828 - $1,853
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Waverly Village

4350-4354 Lee HwyArlington, VA 22207
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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
Key BoulevardStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Presidential GreensPlan A1F1BR,1BA$1,336
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,350
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,359
Gates of BallstonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,365
Fort Henry Garden3BR / 2BA Townhome3BR,2BA$1,371
Harvey HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,372

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, VA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington 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 Arlington Heights apartment is the 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 Model at London Normandy House starting at $2,440 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Maywood 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 House4 bed / 2 bath4BR,2BA$1.87
London Normandy House1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A021BR,1BA$2.03
Carousel Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.01
Parc Rosslyn ApartmentsTennyson2BR,1BA$2.14
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Arlington View Terraces2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
Wholey Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
The Frederick1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
ReNew AlexandriaAlexandria1BR,1BA$2.23
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 $1,372.

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 $6,555.

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 138 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 $772 which is $5,783 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington Heights.

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