
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Highlands Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,050 (59 Rentals)
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2511 S Grant St

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Crystal House

Lenox Club

The 1201 Apartments

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RiverHouse

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

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The Park At Arlington Ridge

2055 26th St S, Unit 2055 26th St S #110, Arlington, VA 22206

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Avalon at Arlington Square
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Hazel National Landing

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Quimby on 23rd

Parc View Apartments

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Crystal Towers

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826 20th St S, Unit 1

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0504

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Cortland Pentagon City
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Marlowe VA

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The Millennium

MAA National Landing

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922 19th St S, Unit Apartment 2

2465 Army Navy Dr

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Crystal Square

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0414

Azure National Landing

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0905

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Crystal Plaza
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1300 Army Navy Dr, Unit 813

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The Zoe

1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 650

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Crystal City Lofts

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Reva

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The Sur

2465 Army Navy Dr, Unit 417

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1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0107

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Crystal Flats

801 15th St S, Unit 722

801 15th St S, Unit 317

801 15th St S, Unit 719

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The Gramercy

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909 22nd St S, Unit 1

801 15th St S, Unit 1111

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The Bartlett

801 15th St S, Unit 213

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 | $2,056 | $1,493 | $2,823 |
| Virginia Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,595 | $1,500 | $7,437 |
| Virginia Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,393 | $2,070 | $10,000+ |
| Virginia Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,784 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Virginia Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,289 | $1,050 | $4,220 |
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There are currently 59 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 $1,050. Cortland on Pike has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,493. Here are the most affordable Virginia Highlands apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Landing | 919 | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| Cortland on Pike | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,493 |
| Lenox Club | The Harrison I | Studio,1BA | $1,644 |
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,720 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S11 | Studio,1BA | $1,763 |
| Crystal House | A10 WF 80 | 1BR,1BA | $1,854 |
| Cortland Columbia Pike | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,937 |
| The 1201 Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,949 |
| The Park At Arlington Ridge | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 640 SF 11 | 1BR,1BA | $1,963 |
| Avalon at Arlington Square | A2-Std-Upper | 1BR,1BA | $1,992 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Highlands, VA
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Highlands area is the $2.79 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath 1202 SF 22A Model at Crystal Plaza in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $3,352. The second greatest value Virginia Highlands apartment is the 909 22nd St S Model at 909 22nd St S, Unit 1 starting at $2,600 with a $2.69 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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| Crystal Plaza | 2 Bed, 2 Bath 1202 SF 22A | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| 909 22nd St S, Unit 1 | 909 22nd St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Quimby on 23rd | 1 Bed, 1 Bath 963 SF 11A | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Parc View Apartments | The Barcroft, Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Crystal Square | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 916 SF A6G | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Crystal House | A15 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 922 19th St S, Unit Apartment 2 | 922 19th St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| The 1201 Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Cortland on Pike | S1 - Affordable | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
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 $1,992.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Virginia Highlands is Cortland on Pike which is listed at $1,740, while the average apartment in Virginia Highlands costs $2,734.
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 30 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 $300 which is $2,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Highlands.
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