
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ashton Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (138 Rentals)
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Terwilliger Place

The Larkspur

Shelton Apartments

Buckingham Village

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5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3, Unit #3

Fillmore Garden Apartments

Infinity Apartments

4300 N Carlin Springs Rd

Dominion Towers
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1021 Arlington Blvd

Dominion Plaza

Allendale Garden Apartments

5353 Columbia Pike

Dorchester Apartments

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

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Nalbert Apartments

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RiverHouse

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26 S Old Glebe Rd

1011 Arlington Blvd

Wood Lee Arms

Woodbury Park at Courthouse

1575 N Colonial Terrace

1121 Arlington Blvd

1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd

Park Lyn

2200 Columbia Pike

Parc Rosslyn Apartments
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The Whitmore

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Dominion

4378 N Pershing Dr

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Columbia Grove Apartments

5111 8th Rd S

Dorchester Towers Apartments

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1121 Arlington Blvd, Unit 1121, Unit 1121

3404 25th St S

Ten at Clarendon

129 S Courthouse Rd
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Wayne Street Apartments

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

1300 N Meade St

3515 Washington Blvd

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Potomac Towers

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Westmont Gardens Apartments

Bartton Place

1722 N Quinn St

1320 Fort Myer Dr
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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 | $2,149 | $1,066 | $6,910 |
| Ashton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,649 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Ashton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,509 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Ashton Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,340 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Ashton Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,113 | $3,870 | $8,607 |
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There are currently 138 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 Gates of Ballston priced from $750. The Larkspur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,033. Here are the most affordable Ashton Heights apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,369 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Dominion Towers | Studio/one bath | Studio,1BA | $1,468 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Cortland on Pike | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,513 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ashton Heights, VA
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ashton Heights area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shell in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Ashton Heights apartment is the 2B-E Model at Terwilliger Place starting at $2,088 with a $2.12 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shell | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Longfellow | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Columbia View | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| The Fields of Arlington | A4a | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3 | 5008 Columbia Pike | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAshton Heights, Arlington, VA
Ranked #9
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 $1,513.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ashton Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Ashton Heights is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Ashton Heights costs $5,719.
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 92 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 $271 which is $5,448 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ashton Heights.
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