
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Highlands Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (24 Rentals)
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1955 N Cleveland St

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1720 N Quinn St

1726 N Quinn St

1909 N Rhodes St

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Verde Pointe

1931 N Cleveland St
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Potomac Towers

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2016 N Adams St, Unit 304, Unit 304

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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 | $2,875 | $1,876 | $10,000+ |
| North Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,953 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
| North Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,119 | $1,307 | $10,000+ |
| North Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,078 | $4,990 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 24 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. Key Boulevard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. 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 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Lee Terrace Apartments | One Bed with Porch | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Cortland on Adams | Barcroft | 1BR,1BA | $1,870 |
| Potomac Towers | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,932 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Highlands, VA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Highlands area is the $3.40 price per square foot 2 Bed + Sunroom, 2 Bath 1090 SF, 22b Model at Rosslyn Heights in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,707. The second greatest value North Highlands apartment is the Glencarlyn Model at Cortland on Adams starting at $2,814 with a $2.75 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosslyn Heights | 2 Bed + Sunroom, 2 Bath 1090 SF, 22b | 2BR,2BA | $3.40 |
| Cortland on Adams | Glencarlyn | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.75 |
| Lyon Village | 2 Bedrooms 980 | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Park Georgetown | The Woodmont | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| Rosslyn Vue Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath 760 SF, 11 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Lee Terrace Apartments | One Bed with Porch | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Verde Pointe | Jungle | 1BR,1BA | $4.21 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
| Potomac Towers | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.40 |
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 $2,528.
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 $6,353.
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 13 regular apartments in North Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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