List of tallest buildings in Arlington County, Virginia facts for kids
The skyline of the Rosslyn neighborhood in 2024.
The Rosslyn neighborhood as seen from the National Mall in Washington D.C., across the Potomac River.
This is a list of the tallest buildings in Arlington County, Virginia, ranked by how high they are. Have you ever wondered why Arlington has so many skyscrapers? It's because of its neighbor, Washington D.C.! The capital city has strict rules that limit how tall its buildings can be. So, many tall buildings for the Washington area are built in Arlington, which is just across the Potomac River.
Arlington is a county, but it doesn't have separate towns inside it like other counties might. Instead, it has many busy neighborhoods that feel like their own towns. The tallest buildings are found in neighborhoods like Rosslyn, Pentagon City, Crystal City, Courthouse, and Ballston. These areas are all connected by the Washington Metro train system, making it easy to get around.
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Tallest Buildings in Arlington
Here is a list of the tallest completed buildings in Arlington that are at least 200 feet (about 61 meters) tall.
| Rank | Name | Picture | Height ft (m) |
Floors | Year | Area | Primary Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Place Tower |  |
391 feet (119 m) | 32 | 2017 | Rosslyn | Office | This has been Arlington's tallest building since 2017. You can visit the top floors for an amazing view of D.C. |
| 2 | 1812 North Moore Street |  |
390 (119) | 35 | 2013 | Rosslyn | Office | When it was finished, this was the tallest building in the entire Washington D.C. area. |
| 3 | Rosslyn Twin Tower One | .jpg) |
381 (116) | 31 | 1980 | Rosslyn | Office | One of two identical towers that are among Arlington's tallest. |
| Rosslyn Twin Tower Two | |
381 (116) | 31 | 1982 | Rosslyn | Office | The second of the "twin" towers. | |
| 5 | Hilton at The Key | Upload image | 379 feet (116 m) | 36 | 2025 | Rosslyn | Hotel | A hotel with 331 rooms and space for conferences. |
| 6 | Central Place Residential Tower |  |
355 (108) | 31 | 2016 | Rosslyn | Residential | This is the tallest building in Arlington where people live. |
| 7 | 1801 North Lynn Street |  |
344 (105) | 24 | 2002 | Rosslyn | Office | An office building in the busy Rosslyn neighborhood. |
| 8 | Metropolitan Park 6 | Upload image | 327 (100) | 22 | 2023 | Pentagon City | Office | Part of Amazon's second headquarters, known as HQ2. |
| Metropolitan Park 7/8 | Upload image | 327 (100) | 22 | 2023 | Pentagon City | Office | Also a part of Amazon's HQ2. | |
| 10 | Turnberry Tower |  |
313 (95) | 26 | 2009 | Rosslyn | Residential | A condominium tower with 248 homes. |
| 11 | Rosslyn Towers at The Key | Upload image | 310 feet (94 m) | 28 | 2024 | Rosslyn | Residential | Luxury apartments with over 500 units. |
| 12 | One Waterview Place | Upload image | 300 (91) | 24 | 2008 | Rosslyn | Office | |
| Two Waterview Place | Upload image | 300 (91) | 30 | 2007 | Rosslyn | Residential/Hotel | ||
| The Reva | Upload image | 300 (91) | 27 | 2024 | Crystal City | Residential | Contains 471 apartments and has shops on the ground floor. | |
| The Grace | Upload image | 300 (91) | 26 | 2024 | Crystal City | Residential | Contains 337 apartments and has shops on the ground floor. | |
| 16 | Rosslyn Metro Center II | Upload image | 298 (91) | 27 | 2002 | Rosslyn | Office | |
| 17 | Evo at The Highlands |  |
293 (89) | 27 | 2021 | Rosslyn | Residential | |
| 18 | 4040 Wilson Boulevard | Upload image | 278 (85) | 31 | 2016 | Ballston | Residential | Was the tallest apartment building outside of Rosslyn until 2024. |
| 19 | The Whitmer | Upload image | 270 (82) | 25 | 2019 | Pentagon City | Residential | |
| 20 | 4000 North Fairfax | Upload image | 267 (81) | 22 | 2020 | Ballston | Residential | |
| 21 | Aubrey at The Highlands |  |
263 (80) | 23 | 2021 | Rosslyn | Apartments | |
| 22 | The Bartlett at Metropolitan Park | Upload image | 261 (80) | 22 | 2016 | Pentagon City | Residential | |
| 23 | Arlington Tower | Upload image | 250 (76) | 19 | 1980 | Rosslyn | Office | |
| 24 | Crystal Plaza West | Upload image | 250 feet (76 m) | 25 | 2025 | Crystal City | Residential | An apartment building with 365 units and retail space. |
| 25 | Hilton Arlington & Towers | Upload image | 246 (75) | 26 | 1980 | Ballston | Hotel | This building is a Hilton Hotel with condos on the top floors. |
| 26 | Ballston Place | Upload image | 244 (74) | 24 | 2001 | Ballston | Residential | |
| 27 | 1101 Wilson Boulevard | Upload image | 230 (70) | 24 | 1989 | Rosslyn | Office | |
| 28 | Bella Vista | Upload image | 223 (68) | 21 | 1988 | Crystal City | Residential | |
| 29 | The Commodore |  |
220 (67) | 20 | 2023 | Courthouse | Residential | The tallest building in the Courthouse neighborhood. |
| 30 | Residences at Liberty Center | Upload image | 219 (67) | 21 | 2008 | Ballston | Residential | |
| 31 | Crystal Plaza II | Upload image | 218 (66) | 20 | 2009 | Crystal City | Residential | |
| 32 | AVA Ballston Square I | Upload image | 217 (66) | 22 | 1992 | Ballston | Residential | This building used to be called Lincoln Towers at Ballston I. |
| AVA Ballston Square II | Upload image | 217 (66) | 22 | 1992 | Ballston | Residential | This building used to be called Lincoln Towers at Ballston II. | |
| Meridian at Ballston Commons | Upload image | 217 (66) | 21 | 1997 | Ballston | Residential | ||
| The Continental at Ballston | Upload image | 217 (66) | 21 | 2003 | Ballston | Residential | ||
| 36 | Quincy Plaza | Upload image | 215 (66) | 21 | 2006 | Ballston | Residential | |
| 37 | Crystal Plaza East | Upload image | 200 feet (61 m) | 19 | 2025 | Crystal City | Residential | An apartment building with 421 units and retail space. |
| The Wendy |  |
200 feet (61 m) | 16 | 2025 | Courthouse | Residential | An apartment building with 421 units and retail space. |
Future Tall Buildings
These are buildings that are either being built or have been approved by the county. They will add to Arlington's growing skyline.
| Name | Height ft (m) |
Floors | Status | Area | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 N. Moore St. | 260 feet (79 m) | 27 | Under Construction | Rosslyn | Residential | Luxury apartments with 442 units. It will have a cool "amenity bridge" connecting parts of the building at the top. |
| The Helix | 354 (108) | 15 | Approved | Pentagon City | Amenity | A unique, spiral-shaped building that is part of Amazon's HQ2. |
| 1400 Key Phase 1 | 350 (107) | 32 | Approved | Rosslyn | Residential | Will have 274 apartments and a grocery store. |
| 1400 Key Phase 2 | 350 (107) | 29 | Approved | Rosslyn | Office | Will include a large amount of space for shops. |
| PenPlace I | 327 (100) | 22 | Approved | Pentagon City | Office | Part of the second phase of Amazon's HQ2. |
| PenPlace II | 327 (100) | 22 | Approved | Pentagon City | Office | Part of the second phase of Amazon's HQ2. |
| PenPlace III | 327 (100) | 22 | Approved | Pentagon City | Office | Part of the second phase of Amazon's HQ2. |
| Ames Center South | 320 (98) | 31 | Approved | Rosslyn | Residential | A future apartment building with 424 units. |
| Ames Center North | 310 (94) | 30 | Approved | Rosslyn | Residential | A future apartment building with 364 units. |
Timeline of Arlington's Tallest Buildings
This chart shows which building was the tallest in Arlington at different times in history.
| Name | Image | Years as Tallest | Height ft (m) |
Floors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Villas | 1972–1980 | 194 (59) | 18 | |
| Rosslyn Twin Tower One | |
1980–2013 | 381 (116) | 27 |
| 1812 North Moore Street | |
2013–2017 | 390 (119) | 35 |
| Central Place Tower | |
2017–Present | 391 feet (119 m) | 32 |
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