Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $600 (135 Rentals)

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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
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,355
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,383
Terwilliger Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,453
Eaton SquareA31BR,1BA$1,468
WellingtonStudio - S1BStudio,1BA$1,469
Dorchester ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,515
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,516

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, VA

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington Heights area is the $2.44 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms Model at Lyon Village in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Arlington Heights apartment is the 805 23rd St S Model at 805 23rd St S, Unit 2 starting at $2,250 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Crystal City 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.
Lyon Village2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.44
805 23rd St S, Unit 2805 23rd St S2BR,1BA$2.25
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Infinity ApartmentsAlpha Renovated1BR,1BA$2.27
Terwilliger Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Nalbert ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
Skyline TowersLEnfant PremierStudio ,1BA$2.43
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.47
Key BoulevardStudioStudio ,1BA$2.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arlington Heights, Arlington, VA

Ranked #5

Among cities in Virginia 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

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 $1,516.

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

The cheapest apartment in Arlington Heights is Key Boulevard which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Arlington Heights costs $5,225.

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 42 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 $154 which is $5,071 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington Heights.

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