
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Highlands Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,033 (79 Rentals)
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Robin Towers

1121 ARLINGTON, Unit 211

Arna Marbella

Wholey Legacy Homes

Marbella Apartments

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1121 ARLINGTON, Unit 747 north

1011 Arlington Blvd, Unit 945

Nalbert Apartments

1111 Arlington Blvd
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1021 Arlington Blvd, Unit 435

Parc Rosslyn Apartments

1121 ARLINGTON, Unit 447

Ten at Clarendon

Woodbury Park

1565 N Colonial Terrace, Unit 104Z

1021 Arlington Blvd

1121 Arlington Blvd

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Potomac Towers
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1500 Arlington Apartments

1208-C N Wayne St

Arlington Courthouse Apartments

1724 N Quinn St

1121 Arlington Blvd, Unit RPN-914

1111 Arlington Blvd, Unit 7th Floor

1222 N Meade St, Unit Es203

Parkview Manor Apartments

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Rosslyn Towers

1813 Key Blvd
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1111 Arlington Blvd, Unit 629

1400 12th St N, Unit 33

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1400 12th St N, Unit 33

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Calvert Manor Apartments

Queens Court Apartments

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CE Scott

1577 N Colonial Terrace

1301 Fort Myer Dr
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1587 N Colonial Terrace

Barbee House

The Frederick

Queens Court Apartments

Key Boulevard

Circle Condominiums

1210 N Taft St, Unit 105

Fort Strong Properties

Court House Flats

Lee Terrace Apartments
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North Highlands, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Highlands Studio Apartments | $2,376 | $1,350 | $4,184 |
| North Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,757 | $1,033 | $5,512 |
| North Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,899 | $1,655 | $8,959 |
| North Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,453 | $1,955 | $10,000+ |
| North Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,151 | $5,058 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 79 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the North Highlands Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available North Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Highlands area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Larkspur priced from $1,033. Robin Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable North Highlands apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Robin Towers | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Arna Marbella | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,441 |
| The MacArthur Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Marbella Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| 4569 MAC LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Foxhall Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Nalbert Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Highlands, VA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Highlands area is the $2.33 price per square foot Fort Strong Villas - Near Courthouse Metro Model at Fort Strong Properties in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,360. The second greatest value North Highlands apartment is the Tennyson Model at Parc Rosslyn Apartments starting at $1,990 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Strong Properties | Fort Strong Villas - Near Courthouse Metro | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Tennyson | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| The Larkspur | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Frederick | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Park MacArthur | Sycamore | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Foxhall Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Nalbert Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Highlands Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Highlands?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Highlands is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in North Highlands is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in North Highlands costs $2,865.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 73 regular apartments in North 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 North Highlands?
Cheap apartments in North Highlands have an average cost of $232 which is $2,633 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Highlands.
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