
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ballston Virginia Square Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $838 (44 Rentals)


Terwilliger Place

1904 N Woodley St, Unit #1

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B, Unit B

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Ten at Clarendon

Ballston Court

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Waverly Village
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720 N Monroe St, Unit 5, Unit 5

720 North Monroe Street, Unit 5, Unit 5

Park Lyn

Wood Lee Arms

Cherry Hill Apartments

The George Mason Apartments

Thomas Court

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Randolph Towers

Lyon Village

Quincy Plaza

Virginia Square Plaza

1001 N Randolph St

Richmond Square

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Ballston Place

Virginia Square Towers
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Hunters Park

The Springs Apartments

2040 N Vermont St

Glenayr Apartments

Unity Homes at Ballston

Leckey Gardens

540 N Thomas St
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Quinton Arms

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3714 N 7th St

Randolph Street

Irving Apartments
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Birchwood

1509 N Garfield St

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Ballston Virginia Square, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ballston Virginia Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballston Virginia Square Studio Apartments | $2,682 | $1,578 | $7,883 |
Ballston Virginia Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,892 | $838 | $9,133 |
| Ballston Virginia Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,774 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Ballston Virginia Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,016 | $1,050 | $7,511 |
| Ballston Virginia Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,340 | $4,405 | $8,525 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBallston Virginia Square, Arlington, VA
Ranked #43
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ballston Virginia Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ballston Virginia Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ballston Virginia Square is under $2,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ballston Virginia Square?
The cheapest apartment in Ballston Virginia Square is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Ballston Virginia Square costs $5,688.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ballston Virginia Square?
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 35 regular apartments in Ballston Virginia Square 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 Ballston Virginia Square?
Cheap apartments in Ballston Virginia Square have an average cost of $230 which is $5,458 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballston Virginia Square.
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