
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ashton Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (154 Rentals)
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The Larkspur

Arna Marbella

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900 N Ivy St

Buckingham Village

1220 N Quinn St

Wholey Legacy Homes

1021 Arlington Blvd

Gates of Ballston

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Wood Lee Arms

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1121 ARLINGTON, Unit 747 north

1830 Columbia Pike

Allendale Garden Apartments

3701 5th St S

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Dominion Plaza

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

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Nalbert Apartments

Lee Heights Apartments

1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd

Dominion Towers

Marbella Apartments

5712 Washington Blvd, Unit 4

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Columbia Grove Apartments

Woodbury Park at Courthouse

Fisher House Apartments

4501 Arlington Blvd
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Dorchester Towers Apartments

Parc Rosslyn Apartments

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RiverHouse

Robin Towers

5353 Columbia Pike

2200 Columbia Pike

133 S Courthouse Rd

Haven Columbia Pike

Ten at Clarendon

Columbia Pike Apartments
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1305 N Ode St

1428 12th St N

3515 Washington Blvd

Fort Henry Gardens

Infinity Apartments

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Penrose Square Apartments

Westmont Gardens Apartments

1500 Arlington Apartments

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

Ballston Court
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Ashton Heights, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ashton Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Heights Studio Apartments | $2,315 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Ashton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,777 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Ashton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,677 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Ashton Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,426 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Ashton Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,075 | $3,870 | $8,810 |
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There are currently 154 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ashton Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Ashton Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ashton Heights area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Larkspur priced from $1,033. Arna Marbella has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Ashton Heights apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Arna Marbella | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,356 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,441 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,451 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,459 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
| Cortland on Pike | S3 - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,518 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ashton Heights, VA
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ashton 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 Ashton Heights apartment is the 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 Model at London Normandy House starting at $2,484 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ashton Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parliament House | 4 bed / 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| London Normandy House | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Arna Valley View Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| The Fields of Arlington | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Tennyson | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAshton Heights, Arlington, VA
Ranked #11
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Ashton Heights, Arlington, VA
Alice West Fleet Elementary
Arlington Mill High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ashton Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ashton Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ashton Heights is under $1,518.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ashton Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Ashton Heights is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Ashton Heights costs $18,071.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ashton 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 69 regular apartments in Ashton 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 Ashton Heights?
Cheap apartments in Ashton Heights have an average cost of $201 which is $17,870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ashton Heights.
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