
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Highlands Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (23 Rentals)
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Crystal House

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Virginia Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,996 | $1,381 | $5,294 |
| Virginia Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,628 | $1,550 | $8,917 |
| Virginia Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,457 | $1,930 | $9,471 |
| Virginia Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,526 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Virginia Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $1,050 | $6,408 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Virginia Highlands Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Virginia Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Virginia Highlands area of Washington, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at 2221 S Clark priced from $1,050. Crystal House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,381. Here are the most affordable Virginia 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 |
| Crystal House | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,381 |
| Cortland on Pike | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,674 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Highlands, VA
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Highlands area is the $3.16 price per square foot Lincoln - Renovated Model at Cortland on South Eads in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $3,285. The second greatest value Virginia Highlands apartment is the 1 Bed - 1 Bath | A02 Model at 220 Twentieth Street starting at $2,644 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Crystal City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Virginia Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Cortland on South Eads | Lincoln - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.16 |
| 220 Twentieth Street | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| The Sur | Madrone | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| MAA National Landing | Studio 0x1 580-637 SF | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
| The Park At Arlington Ridge | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 636 SF 11d-2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| Crystal House | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Crystal Plaza | Studio, 1 Bath 593 SF 01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
| Cortland on Pike | S1 - Affordable | Studio ,1BA | $2.78 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.35 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Virginia Highlands Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Virginia Highlands?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Virginia Highlands is under $1,830.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Virginia Highlands is Crystal House which is listed at $1,571, while the average apartment in Virginia Highlands costs $4,169.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Virginia 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 88 regular apartments in Virginia 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 Virginia Highlands?
Cheap apartments in Virginia Highlands have an average cost of $263 which is $3,906 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Highlands.
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