List of tallest buildings in Arlington, Virginia facts for kids
Welcome to Arlington, Virginia! This place is home to some really tall buildings. You might wonder why so many huge buildings are here. It's because of a special rule in Washington D.C., which is just across the Potomac River. D.C. has height limits for its buildings. So, many super tall buildings in the Washington D.C. area are built right here in Arlington instead!
Arlington is a county in Virginia. It doesn't have separate towns inside it. But it does have many well-known neighborhoods. These neighborhoods feel like small towns. Some of the biggest ones are Rosslyn, Pentagon City, Crystal City, Courthouse, and Ballston. All these areas are easy to reach by the Washington Metro train system. And guess what? They are also where you'll find Arlington's tallest buildings!
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Arlington's Tallest Buildings
This list shows buildings in Arlington that are already finished. They 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 View of DC" on its top floors for amazing views! It opened in 2018. |
| 2 | 1812 North Moore Street |  |
390 (119) | 35 | 2013 | Rosslyn | Office | When it was finished, this was the tallest building in the whole Washington D.C. area! It was taller than the Rosslyn Twin Towers. But then, the Capital One Tower became taller in 2017. |
| 3 | Rosslyn Twin Tower One | .jpg) |
381 (116) | 31 | 1980 | Rosslyn | Office | |
| Rosslyn Twin Tower Two | |
381 (116) | 31 | 1982 | Rosslyn | Office | ||
| 5 | Central Place Residential Tower |  |
355 (108) | 31 | 2016 | Rosslyn | Residential | This is the tallest building in Arlington where people live. |
| 6 | 1801 North Lynn Street |  |
344 (105) | 24 | 2002 | Rosslyn | Office | |
| 7 | Metropolitan Park 6 | Upload image | 327 (100) | 22 | 2023 | Pentagon City | Office | This building is part of Amazon's second headquarters (HQ2). |
| Metropolitan Park 7/8 | Upload image | 327 (100) | 22 | 2023 | Pentagon City | Office | This building is also part of Amazon's HQ2. | |
| 9 | Turnberry Tower |  |
313 (95) | 26 | 2009 | Rosslyn | Residential | This tower has 248 condo homes. |
| 10 | 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 | This building has 471 homes and shops on the ground floor. | |
| The Grace | Upload image | 300 (91) | 26 | 2024 | Crystal City | Residential | This building has 337 homes and shops on the ground floor. | |
| 14 | Rosslyn Metro Center II | Upload image | 298 (91) | 27 | 2002 | Rosslyn | Office | |
| 15 | Evo at The Highlands | Upload image | 293 (89) | 27 | 2021 | Rosslyn | Residential | This building was also known as "Cortland Rosslyn East." |
| 16 | 4040 Wilson Boulevard | Upload image | 278 (85) | 31 | 2016 | Ballston | Residential | Before 2024, this was the tallest residential building outside of Rosslyn. |
| 17 | The Whitmer | Upload image | 270 (82) | 25 | 2019 | Pentagon City | Residential | |
| 18 | 4000 North Fairfax | Upload image | 267 (81) | 22 | 2020 | Ballston | Residential | |
| 19 | Aubrey at The Highlands | Upload image | 263 (80) | 23 | 2021 | Rosslyn | Apartments | This building was also known as "Cortland Rosslyn West." |
| 20 | The Bartlett at Metropolitan Park | Upload image | 261 (80) | 22 | 2016 | Pentagon City | Residential | |
| 21 | Arlington Tower | Upload image | 250 (76) | 19 | 1980 | Rosslyn | Office | |
| 22 | Hilton Arlington & Towers | Upload image | 246 (75) | 26 | 1980 | Ballston | Hotel | This building has a Hilton Hotel and condos called Alta Vista on its top floors. |
| 23 | Ballston Place | Upload image | 244 (74) | 24 | 2001 | Ballston | Residential | |
| 24 | 1101 Wilson Boulevard | Upload image | 230 (70) | 24 | 1989 | Rosslyn | Office | |
| 25 | Bella Vista | Upload image | 223 (68) | 21 | 1988 | Crystal City | Residential | |
| 26 | The Commodore |  |
220 (67) | 20 | 2023 | Courthouse | Residential | This is the tallest building in the Courthouse neighborhood. |
| 27 | Residences at Liberty Center | Upload image | 219 (67) | 21 | 2008 | Ballston | Residential | |
| 28 | Crystal Plaza II | Upload image | 218 (66) | 20 | 2009 | Crystal City | Residential | |
| 29 | AVA Ballston Square I | Upload image | 217 (66) | 22 | 1992 | Ballston | Residential | This building used to be called Lincoln Towers at Ballston I. It has been updated and renamed. |
| AVA Ballston Square II | Upload image | 217 (66) | 22 | 1992 | Ballston | Residential | This building used to be called Lincoln Towers at Ballston II. It has been updated and renamed. | |
| Meridian at Ballston Commons | Upload image | 217 (66) | 21 | 1997 | Ballston | Residential | ||
| The Continental at Ballston | Upload image | 217 (66) | 21 | 2003 | Ballston | Residential | ||
| 33 | Quincy Plaza | Upload image | 215 (66) | 21 | 2006 | Ballston | Residential |
Buildings Being Built Now
This list shows buildings in Arlington that are currently being built. They are expected to be at least 200 feet (about 61 meters) tall when finished.
| Name | Picture | Height ft (m) |
Floors | Year | Status | Area | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton at The Key | Upload image | 379 feet (116 m) | 36 | 2025 | Under Construction | Rosslyn | Hotel | This is part of a project called "The Key." It will have 331 hotel rooms, lots of space for meetings, and shops. |
| Rosslyn Towers at The Key | Upload image | 310 feet (94 m) | 28 | 2024 | Under Construction | Rosslyn | Residential | This is also part of "The Key." It will have over 500 fancy apartments, meeting spaces, and shops. |
| 1901 N. Moore St. | Upload image | 260 feet (79 m) | 27 | 2026 | Site Prep | Rosslyn | Residential | This building will have 442 fancy apartments and shops. It will be connected to another building by a "bridge" at the bottom and top. |
| Crystal Plaza West | Upload image | 250 feet (76 m) | 25 | 2025 | Under Construction | Crystal City | Residential | This building will have 365 homes and shops. |
| Crystal Plaza East | Upload image | 200 feet (61 m) | 19 | 2025 | Under Construction | Crystal City | Residential | This building will have 421 homes and shops. |
| 2025 Clarendon Blvd. |  |
200 feet (61 m) | 16 | 2025 | Under Construction | Courthouse | Residential | This building will have 421 homes and shops. |
Future Tall Buildings
This list shows buildings that have been approved or suggested to be built in Arlington.
| Name | Height ft (m) |
Floors | Status | Area | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Helix | 354 (108) | 15 | Approved | Pentagon City | Amenity | This is part of Amazon HQ2's second phase. Work to prepare the ground is happening now. |
| 1400 Key Phase 1 | 350 (107) | 32 | Approved | Rosslyn | Residential | This building will have 274 homes and a grocery store on the ground floor. |
| 1400 Key Phase 2 | 350 (107) | 29 | Approved | Rosslyn | Office | This building will also include many shops. |
| PenPlace I | 327 (100) | 22 | Approved | Pentagon City | Office | This is part of Amazon HQ2's second phase. Groundwork is underway. |
| PenPlace II | 327 (100) | 22 | Approved | Pentagon City | Office | This is also part of Amazon HQ2's second phase. Groundwork is underway. |
| PenPlace III | 327 (100) | 22 | Approved | Pentagon City | Office | This is also part of Amazon HQ2's second phase. Groundwork is underway. |
| Ames Center South | 320 (98) | 31 | Approved | Rosslyn | Residential | This building will have 424 homes. |
| Ames Center North | 310 (94) | 30 | Approved | Rosslyn | Residential | This building will have 364 homes. An old church and gas station will be part of its base. |
| Crystal Plaza 5 West | 309 (94) | 30 | Approved | Crystal City | Residential | This building will have 613 homes and shops. |
| Crystal Plaza 5 East | 304 (93) | 30 | Approved | Crystal City | Residential | This building will have 827 homes and shops. |
| Xerox Building | 290 (88) | 31 | Proposed | Rosslyn | Residential | This building is planned to have 691 homes and shops. |
| New Century Center | 270 (82) | 24 | Approved | Crystal City | Residential | This building will have 302 homes and shops. |
Who Was Tallest When?
This list shows which buildings were the tallest in Arlington over time.
| Name | Image | Years as tallest | Height ft (m) |
Floors | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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