
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Highlands Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (28 Rentals)
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1575 N Colonial Terrace

1931 N Cleveland St, Unit 408

1900 Key Blvd, Unit 462

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Potomac Towers

1902 N Rhodes St

1909 N Rhodes St
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2030 N Adams St

1806 Key Blvd

1931 N Cleveland St

Park Georgetown

1805 Key Blvd

1800 Queens Ln

1575 N Colonial Ter, 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 | $2,441 | $1,625 | $6,313 |
| North Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,790 | $1,033 | $9,295 |
| North Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,947 | $1,307 | $10,000+ |
| North Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,401 | $5,171 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 28 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 | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Potomac Towers | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,758 |
| Park Georgetown | The Bradley | 1BR,1BA | $1,913 |
| Cortland on Adams | Alcova | Studio,1BA | $2,036 |
| Verde Pointe | Tea | Studio,1BA | $2,316 |
| Cortland Rosslyn | S4- East | Studio,1BA | $2,362 |
| Cortland Rosslyn | S4- East | Studio,1BA | $2,362 |
| Central Place | Studio | S01 | Studio,1BA | $2,426 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Highlands, VA
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Highlands area is the $4.15 price per square foot 2BR/2BA BALCONY Model at Rosslyn Towers in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $4,425. The second greatest value North Highlands apartment is the 2 Bedrooms 980 Model at Lyon Village starting at $2,600 with a $2.65 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 Towers | 2BR/2BA BALCONY | 2BR,2BA | $4.15 |
| Lyon Village | 2 Bedrooms 980 | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Rosslyn Heights | 2 Bed, 2 Bath 950 SF, 22 | 2BR,2BA | $3.37 |
| Rosslyn Vue Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath 900 SF, 11a | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| Park Georgetown | The Woodmont | 2BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Lee Terrace Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Cortland on Adams | Alcova | Studio ,1BA | $3.78 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
| Potomac Towers | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.00 |
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 $2,426.
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 $6,327.
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 21 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 $227 which is $6,100 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Highlands.
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