This is a list of the tallest buildings in Arlington County, Virginia, ranked by height.[1] Due to the height restrictions imposed in Washington D.C., many of the tallest buildings in the D.C metropolitan area are constructed in Arlington, right across the Potomac River from Washington.[2]
Under Virginia law, towns may be incorporated within counties; however, the state does not permit the creation of any new incorporated towns within a county that has a population density greater than 1,000 persons per square mile. As such, Arlington has no incorporated towns within its borders, but a number of neighborhoods within Arlington are commonly referred to by name as if they were distinct towns.[3] The largest and most prominent of these neighborhoods are Rosslyn, Pentagon City, Crystal City, Courthouse, and Ballston. Each are located along the Blue, Orange, Silver and/or Yellow lines of the Washington Metro rail system and contain Arlington's tallest buildings.
List of completed buildings in Arlington that stand at least tall based on standard height measurement.
| Rank | Name | Picture | Height ft (m) | Floors | Year | Area | Primary Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Place Tower | 391feet | 32 | 2017 | Rosslyn | Office | Tallest buildings in Arlington since 2017. The View of DC provides access to the top two floors, with a publicly accessible vantage point that opened June 21, 2018.[4] | |
| 2 | 1812 North Moore Street | 3900NaN0 | 35 | 2013 | Rosslyn | Office | Was the tallest building in the Washington metropolitan area at the time of completion, overtaking the Rosslyn Twin Towers. Was surpassed by the Capital One Tower in 2017.[5] | |
| 3 | Rosslyn Twin Tower One | 3810NaN0 | 31 | 1980 | Rosslyn | Office | [6] [7] | |
| Rosslyn Twin Tower Two | 3810NaN0 | 31 | 1982 | Rosslyn | Office | [8] [9] | ||
| 5 | Central Place Residential Tower | 3550NaN0 | 31 | 2016 | Rosslyn | Residential | Tallest residential building in Arlington. [10] | |
| 6 | 1801 North Lynn Street | 3440NaN0 | 24 | 2002 | Rosslyn | Office | [11] | |
| 7 | Metropolitan Park 6 | 3270NaN0 | 22 | 2023 | Pentagon City | Office | Part of Amazon's HQ2[12] | |
| Metropolitan Park 7/8 | 3270NaN0 | 22 | 2023 | Pentagon City | Office | Part of Amazon's HQ2[13] [14] | ||
| 9 | Turnberry Tower | 3130NaN0 | 26 | 2009 | Rosslyn | Residential | Condo tower with 248 units[15] | |
| 10 | One Waterview Place | 3000NaN0 | 24 | 2008 | Rosslyn | Office | [16] | |
| Two Waterview Place | 3000NaN0 | 30 | 2007 | Rosslyn | Residential/Hotel | [17] | ||
| The Reva | 3000NaN0 | 27 | 2024 | Crystal City | Residential | 471 units and 16,800 SF of retail[18] | ||
| The Grace | 3000NaN0 | 26 | 2024 | Crystal City | Residential | 337 units and 21,800 SF of retail[19] | ||
| 14 | Rosslyn Metro Center II | 2980NaN0 | 27 | 2002 | Rosslyn | Office | [20] | |
| 15 | Evo at The Highlands | 2930NaN0 | 27 | 2021 | Rosslyn | Residential | Also known by its working name "Cortland Rosslyn East".[21] | |
| 16 | 4040 Wilson Boulevard | 2780NaN0 | 31 | 2016 | Ballston | Residential | Was the tallest residential building outside of Rosslyn before 2024. | |
| 17 | The Whitmer | 2700NaN0 | 25 | 2019 | Pentagon City | Residential | [22] | |
| 18 | 4000 North Fairfax | 2670NaN0 | 22 | 2020 | Ballston | Residential | [23] | |
| 19 | Aubrey at The Highlands | 2630NaN0 | 23 | 2021 | Rosslyn | Apartments | Also known by its working name "Cortland Rosslyn West".[24] | |
| 20 | The Bartlett at Metropolitan Park | 2610NaN0 | 22 | 2016 | Pentagon City | Residential | ||
| 21 | Arlington Tower | 2500NaN0 | 19 | 1980 | Rosslyn | Office | [25] | |
| 22 | Hilton Arlington & Towers | 2460NaN0 | 26 | 1980 | Ballston | Hotel | Contains a Hilton Hotel with the Alta Vista (condos) on the top floors.[26] [27] | |
| 23 | Ballston Place | 2440NaN0 | 24 | 2001 | Ballston | Residential | [28] | |
| 24 | 1101 Wilson Boulevard | 2300NaN0 | 24 | 1989 | Rosslyn | Office | [29] | |
| 25 | Bella Vista | 2230NaN0 | 21 | 1988 | Crystal City | Residential | [30] [31] | |
| 26 | The Commodore | 2200NaN0 | 20 | 2023 | Courthouse | Residential | Tallest building in Courthouse[32] | |
| 27 | Residences at Liberty Center | 2190NaN0 | 21 | 2008 | Ballston | Residential | [33] | |
| 28 | Crystal Plaza II | 2180NaN0 | 20 | 2009 | Crystal City | Residential | [34] | |
| 29 | AVA Ballston Square I | 2170NaN0 | 22 | 1992 | Ballston | Residential | Formerly Lincoln Towers at Ballston I, has since been renovated and renamed.[35] | |
| AVA Ballston Square II | 2170NaN0 | 22 | 1992 | Ballston | Residential | Formerly Lincoln Towers at Ballston II, has since been renovated and renamed.[36] | ||
| Meridian at Ballston Commons | 2170NaN0 | 21 | 1997 | Ballston | Residential | [37] | ||
| The Continental at Ballston | 2170NaN0 | 21 | 2003 | Ballston | Residential | [38] | ||
| 33 | Quincy Plaza | 2150NaN0 | 21 | 2006 | Ballston | Residential | [39] | |
List of buildings that are currently under construction in Arlington and are expected to rise to a height of at least .
| Name | Picture | Height ft (m) | Floors | Year | Status | Area | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton at The Key | 379feet | 36 | 2025 | Under Construction | Rosslyn | Hotel | Part of The Key. Full service hotel will contain 331 rooms, 28,000 SF of conference space, and retail.[40] [41] | |
| Rosslyn Towers at The Key | 310feet | 28 | 2024 | Under Construction | Rosslyn | Residential | Part of The Key. Luxury apartments will contain 500+ units, 28,000 SF of conference space, and retail.[42] | |
| 1901 N. Moore St. | 260feet | 27 | 2026 | Under Construction | Rosslyn | Residential | Luxury apartments with 442 units and 12,130 SF of retail. Joined at the base and at the top by an "amenity bridge"[43] [44] | |
| Crystal Plaza West | 250feet | 25 | 2025 | Under Construction | Crystal City | Residential | 365 units and 18,510 SF of retail.[45] | |
| Crystal Plaza East | 200feet | 19 | 2025 | Under Construction | Crystal City | Residential | 421 units and 11,060 SF of retail.[46] | |
| The Wendy | 200feet | 16 | 2025 | Under Construction | Courthouse | Residential | 421 units and 11,060 SF of retail.[47] | |
| Name | Height ft (m) | Floors | Status | Area | Use | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Helix | 3540NaN0 | 15 | Approved | Pentagon City | Amenity | Part of Amazon HQ2 Phase 2. Utility work is currently underway.[48] | |
| 1400 Key Phase 1 | 3500NaN0 | 32 | Approved | Rosslyn | Residential | 274 units with grocery store on street-level.[49] | |
| 1400 Key Phase 2 | 3500NaN0 | 29 | Approved | Rosslyn | Office | Includes 52,000 SF of retail.[50] | |
| PenPlace I | 3270NaN0 | 22 | Approved | Pentagon City | Office | Part of Amazon HQ2 Phase 2. Utility work is currently underway.[51] | |
| PenPlace II | 3270NaN0 | 22 | Approved | Pentagon City | Office | Part of Amazon HQ2 Phase 2. Utility work is currently underway.[52] | |
| PenPlace III | 3270NaN0 | 22 | Approved | Pentagon City | Office | Part of Amazon HQ2 Phase 2. Utility work is currently underway.[53] | |
| Ames Center South | 3200NaN0 | 31 | Approved | Rosslyn | Residential | 424 units.[54] | |
| Ames Center North | 3100NaN0 | 30 | Approved | Rosslyn | Residential | 364 units. Existing church and gas station will be incorporated into the base.[55] | |
| Crystal Plaza 5 West | 3090NaN0 | 30 | Approved | Crystal City | Residential | 613 units and 4,379 SF of retail.[56] | |
| Crystal Plaza 5 East | 3040NaN0 | 30 | Approved | Crystal City | Residential | 827 units and 13,059 SF of retail.[57] | |
| Building F | 2960NaN0 | 27 | Proposed | Pentagon City | Hotel/Residential | Part of proposed redevelopment of Pentagon Centre.[58] | |
| Building B1 Phase II | 2950NaN0 | 21 | Proposed | Pentagon City | Office | Part of proposed redevelopment of Pentagon Centre. | |
| Xerox Building | 2900NaN0 | 31 | Proposed | Rosslyn | Residential | 691 units and 11,355 SF of retail.[59] | |
| Building E | 2890NaN0 | 20 | Proposed | Pentagon City | Office | Part of proposed redevelopment of Pentagon Centre. | |
| Building B1 Phase I | 2760NaN0 | 25 | Proposed | Pentagon City | Residential | Part of proposed redevelopment of Pentagon Centre. | |
| New Century Center | 2700NaN0 | 24 | Approved | Crystal City | Residential | 302 units and 21,836 SF of retail.[60] | |
List of buildings that were once the tallest in Arlington.
| Name | Image | Years as tallest | Height ft (m) | Floors | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Villas | 1972 - 1980 | 1940NaN0 | 18 | [61] | |
| Rosslyn Twin Tower One | 1980 - 2013 | 3810NaN0 | 27 | ||
| 1812 North Moore Street | 2013 - 2017 | 3900NaN0 | 35 | ||
| Central Place Tower | 2017 - Present | 391feet | 32 | [62] | |