
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Aurora Highlands Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Aurora Highlands area of Arlington.


National Landing

1100 23rd Rd S

1044 26th St S

Apex Apartments

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Crystal House

The 1201 Apartments

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RiverHouse
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1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd

1034 17th St S, Unit B, Unit B

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

Lenox Club

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Crystal Plaza

Parc View Apartments

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The Zoe

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Crystal Towers
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The Park At Arlington Ridge

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Quimby on 23rd

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Crystal City Lofts

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1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row

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Avalon at Arlington Square

3600 S Glebe Rd, Unit 406w, Unit 406w

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Cortland Pentagon City

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Sage Modern Apartments
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Crystal Flats

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The Grace

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0504

1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 103, Unit 103

Arna Valley View Apartments

Apex Apartments

Arlington View Terraces

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Foxcroft Terrace Apartments

Parliament House

Camden Potomac Yard

1830 Columbia Pike

220 Twentieth Street

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 714, Unit 714

2810 S Arlington Ridge Rd

The Square at 511 Apartments
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Lloyd Apartments

649 Notabene Dr

New Brookside Apartments
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 | $2,097 | $1,299 | $7,802 |
| Aurora Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,660 | $1,408 | $8,974 |
| Aurora Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,562 | $1,676 | $10,000+ |
| Aurora Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,231 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| Aurora Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $1,050 | $1,210 |
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There are currently 43 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 National Landing priced from $1,050. 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 Aurora Highlands apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Landing | 219 | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,459 |
| Cortland on Pike | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,513 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
| Crystal House | S6 WF 80 | Studio,1BA | $1,557 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,676 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S11 | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| Cortland Columbia Pike | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,831 |
| Crystal Plaza | Studio, 1 Bath 593 SF 01 | Studio,1BA | $1,864 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aurora Highlands, VA
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Aurora Highlands area is the $2.90 price per square foot The Tyler Model at Lenox Club in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Aurora Highlands apartment is the Lincoln - Renovated Model at Cortland on South Eads starting at $3,019 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Crystal City 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox Club | The Tyler | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| Cortland on South Eads | Lincoln - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.90 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 2C | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Crystal Square | Studio, 1 Bath 735 SF E6G | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
| New Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Crystal Plaza | Studio, 1 Bath 593 SF 01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.14 |
| Cortland on Pike | S1 - Affordable | Studio ,1BA | $2.95 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAurora Highlands, Arlington, VA
Ranked #28
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $1,864.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Aurora Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Aurora Highlands is Lloyd Apartments which is listed at $1,459, while the average apartment in Aurora Highlands costs $4,018.
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 174 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 $432 which is $3,586 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Aurora Highlands.
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