
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Aurora Highlands Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (40 Rentals)
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2221 S Clark

305 10th Street South

Apex Apartments

Crystal House
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RiverHouse

1515 Richmond Hwy

1830 Columbia Pike, Unit 209

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
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Crystal Plaza

Lenox Club

305 10th Street South

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Quimby on 23rd
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Reva

3650 S Glebe Rd
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Aurora Highlands, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Aurora Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Highlands Studio Apartments | $2,017 | $1,342 | $6,028 |
| Aurora Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,597 | $1,260 | $8,917 |
| Aurora Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,386 | $1,680 | $9,300 |
| Aurora Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,482 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Aurora Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $1,050 | $6,461 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Aurora Highlands Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Aurora Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Aurora Highlands area of Washington, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at 2221 S Clark priced from $1,050. Apex Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,318. Here are the most affordable Aurora Highlands apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2221 S Clark | Private Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| Apex Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,318 |
| Crystal House | S9 WF 50 | Studio,1BA | $1,342 |
| Cortland on Pike | S5 - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,577 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,609 |
| New Brookside Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,705 |
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,720 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,724 |
| Concord Crystal City | Studio - aas1 | Studio,1BA | $1,771 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aurora Highlands, VA
As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Aurora Highlands area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Arlington View Terraces in the in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood starting from $1,720. The second greatest value Aurora Highlands apartment is the Toyon Model at The Sur starting at $2,505 with a $3.25 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Aurora Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| The Sur | Toyon | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| Crystal Plaza | Studio, 1 Bath 762 SF 01C | Studio ,1BA | $2.67 |
| Avalon at Arlington Square | A1-S-Floor1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Crystal House | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| Cortland on Pike | S1 - Affordable | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.21 |
| Apex Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAurora Highlands, Arlington, VA
Ranked #26
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Aurora Highlands Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Aurora Highlands?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Aurora Highlands is under $1,771.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Aurora Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Aurora Highlands is Apex Apartments which is listed at $1,408, while the average apartment in Aurora Highlands costs $4,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Aurora Highlands?
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 114 regular apartments in Aurora Highlands 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 Aurora Highlands?
Cheap apartments in Aurora Highlands have an average cost of $464 which is $3,636 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Aurora Highlands.
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