
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Reston, VA from $1,600 (24 Rentals)
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Charter Oak Apartments

1700 Ascot Way

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Fairway Apartments

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Faraday Park

1703 Ascot Way

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The Point at Reston

The Apartments at The Sycamores
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Russell at Reston Station

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Exo

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BLVD Haley

11800 Sunset Hills Rd

BLVD | Reston Station

Harrison at Reston Town Center

11760 Sunrise Valley Dr, Unit 803

1957 Villaridge Dr
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11850 Freedom Dr, Unit SI FL12-ID846

Island Walk

1700 Ascot Way

2130 Cartwright Pl

11013 Barton Hill Ct

1931 Belmont Ridge Ct

11503 Links Dr

2242 Cartwright Pl
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Sunset Hills, Reston, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Hills Studio Apartments | $2,400 | $1,934 | $2,700 |
| Sunset Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,756 | $1,628 | $8,101 |
| Sunset Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,007 | $1,708 | $9,410 |
| Sunset Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,184 | $2,615 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Sunset Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Hills area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Haven Reston Affordable Apartments priced from $1,678. Fairway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,830. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hills apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Reston Affordable Apartments | 1BR 1BA 759SQFT 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,678 |
| Fairway Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,830 |
| Faraday Park | Studio-A3 WDU | Studio,1BA | $2,016 |
| Charter Oak Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $2,030 |
| The Point at Reston | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hills, VA
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hills area is the $2.83 price per square foot 3BR 2BA (1033sf) Model at The Apartments at The Sycamores in the in the Reston Town Center neighborhood starting from $2,921. The second greatest value Sunset Hills apartment is the 1 Bedroom - Renovated Model at Charter Oak Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Reston Town Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Apartments at The Sycamores | 3BR 2BA (1033sf) | 3BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| Charter Oak Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Fairway Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Harrison at Reston Town Center | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
| Haven Reston Affordable Apartments | 1BR 1BA 728SQFT 80% | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Exo | A1 PH | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| Aperture | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| Russell at Reston Station | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $3.45 |
| Faraday Park | 1 Bed/1 Bath JR-B3.2 East | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| The Point at Reston | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Hills is under $2,343.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hills is Haven Reston Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,678, while the average apartment in Sunset Hills costs $3,955.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Hills?
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 15 regular apartments in Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills?
Cheap apartments in Sunset Hills have an average cost of $144 which is $3,811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hills.
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