Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Highlands Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (15 Rentals)

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Parliament House
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Parliament House

1512 Arlington Ridge RdArlington, VA 22202
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Virginia Highlands, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Virginia Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Virginia Highlands area of Washington, VA is a 3 Beds unit found at 2221 S Clark priced from $1,061. Wellington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,615. Here are the most affordable Virginia Highlands apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath A3BR,2BA$1,061
WellingtonStudio - S1EStudio,1BA$1,615
RiverHouseStudio | S01Studio,1BA$1,765
The 1201 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,775
The Zoe0 Bed - 1 Bath | s01Studio,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Highlands, VA

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Virginia Highlands area is the $2.57 price per square foot 803 S Ode St Model at 803 S Ode St, Unit A in the in the Cherrydale neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Virginia Highlands apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath 884 SF 11A Model at Crystal Plaza starting at $2,113 with a $2.39 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
803 S Ode St, Unit A803 S Ode St2BR,1BA$2.57
Crystal Plaza1 Bed, 1 Bath 884 SF 11A1BR,1BA$2.39
Lofts 5901 Bedroom M1BR,1BA$3.22
The Paramount1B - A1A1BR,1BA$2.95
1401 Joyce on Pentagon RowB11BR,1BA$3.38
Wellington1 Bed/1 Bath - A1A1BR,1BA$2.89
The Park At Arlington Ridge1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 640 SF 111BR,1BA$3.13
MAA National LandingStudio 0x1 580-637 SFStudio ,1BA$3.27
Quimby on 23rdStudio, 1 Bath 565 SF 01Studio ,1BA$3.36
The 1201 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Virginia Highlands, Arlington, VA

Ranked #33

Among neighborhoods in Arlington, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 $2,052.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Virginia Highlands is Wellington which is listed at $1,794, while the average apartment in Virginia Highlands costs $4,324.

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 20 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 $681 which is $3,643 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Highlands.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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