
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Highlands Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (15 Rentals)
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1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

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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 |
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Virginia Highlands Studio Apartments | $2,450 | $1,615 | $7,515 |
Virginia Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,942 | $1,681 | $9,478 |
Virginia Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,059 | $2,229 | $10,000+ |
Virginia Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,893 | $1,061 | $10,000+ |
Virginia Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,194 | $1,180 | $1,210 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2221 S Clark | Private Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath A | 3BR,2BA | $1,061 |
Wellington | Studio - S1E | Studio,1BA | $1,615 |
RiverHouse | Studio | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,765 |
The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
The Zoe | 0 Bed - 1 Bath | s01 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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803 S Ode St, Unit A | 803 S Ode St | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Crystal Plaza | 1 Bed, 1 Bath 884 SF 11A | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Lofts 590 | 1 Bedroom M | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
The Paramount | 1B - A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
Wellington | 1 Bed/1 Bath - A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
The Park At Arlington Ridge | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 640 SF 11 | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
MAA National Landing | Studio 0x1 580-637 SF | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
Quimby on 23rd | Studio, 1 Bath 565 SF 01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.31 |
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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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