
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Highlands Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (65 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Virginia Highlands area of Arlington.


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Crystal House

2511 S Grant St

1830 Columbia Pike

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

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RiverHouse

Parc View Apartments

The 1201 Apartments

Lenox Club

Azure National Landing
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Parliament House

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Crystal Towers

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Crystal Plaza

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Sage Modern Apartments

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Avalon at Arlington Square

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The Park At Arlington Ridge

Hazel National Landing

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Quimby on 23rd

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The Zoe

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The Sur
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Altaire

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The Millennium

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0504

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Crystal Square

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Cortland Pentagon City

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Crystal City Lofts

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Reva

MAA National Landing

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0414

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0905
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1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row

The Acadia at Metropolitan Park

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Marlowe VA

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826 20th St S, Unit 1

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Lofts 590

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1034 17th St S, Unit 2TopFloor

2301 25th St S

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0107

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Crystal Flats

2465 Army Navy Dr, Unit 101
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The Gramercy

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The Bartlett

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Valen

801 15th St S, Unit 722

801 15th St S, Unit 317

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3030 Potomac Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID1022

801 15th St S, Unit 719

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Water Park Towers

801 15th St S, Unit 1111

801 15th St S, Unit 519
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Virginia Highlands, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Virginia Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Highlands Studio Apartments | $2,094 | $1,486 | $7,809 |
| Virginia Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,646 | $1,496 | $9,004 |
| Virginia Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,502 | $2,085 | $10,000+ |
| Virginia Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,662 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| Virginia Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $1,050 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 65 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 National Landing priced from $1,170. Crystal House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,486. Here are the most affordable Virginia Highlands apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| National Landing | 1009 | 4BR,2BA | $1,170 |
| Crystal House | S14 WF 50 | Studio,1BA | $1,486 |
| Cortland on Pike | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,498 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,672 |
| Parc View Apartments | The Stratford | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
| Concord Crystal City | Studio - aas1 | Studio,1BA | $1,827 |
| Cortland Columbia Pike | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,946 |
| Lenox Club | The Monroe I | 1BR,1BA | $1,981 |
| Sage Modern Apartments | One Bedrooms/One Bathrooms (J03) | Studio,1BA | $2,014 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Highlands, VA
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Highlands area is the $1.87 price per square foot 4 bed / 2 bath Model at Parliament House in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Virginia Highlands apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Arna Valley View Apartments starting at $2,425 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria 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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| Parliament House | 4 bed / 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Arna Valley View Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Cortland on South Eads | Lincoln - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.82 |
| 1034 17th St S, Unit 2TopFloor | 1034 17th St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Crystal Plaza | 1 Bed, 1 Bath 884 SF 11A | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| MAA National Landing | Traditional 1x1 689-790 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Crystal Square | Studio, 1 Bath 735 SF E6G | Studio ,1BA | $3.24 |
| Avalon at Arlington Square | A2-S-Upper | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Crystal House | S5 | Studio ,1BA | $3.03 |
| Cortland on Pike | S1 - Affordable | Studio ,1BA | $2.78 |
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 $2,014.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Virginia Highlands is Crystal House which is listed at $1,496, while the average apartment in Virginia Highlands costs $3,865.
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 33 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 $145 which is $3,720 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Highlands.
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