
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballston Virginia Square Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (68 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ballston Virginia Square area of Arlington.


Gates of Ballston

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B

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Wood Lee Arms

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

4510 Washington Blvd

Lee Heights Apartments

Ten at Clarendon

Ballston Court

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Waverly Village
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Park Lyn

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3816 17th St N, Unit English Basement Apt.

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Cherry Hill Apartments

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Virginia Square Plaza

The George Mason Apartments

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Quincy Plaza

3000 Spout Run Pkwy, Unit B505

3000 Spout Run Pkwy

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4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement

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Thomas Court
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The Horizons

Ballston Garden Apartments

Lyon Village

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Virginia Square Towers

Lyon Place at Clarendon Center

The Waycroft

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Richmond Square

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Ballston Place

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Fitzroy

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Randolph Towers
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3830 9th St N

3835 9th St N

J Luna at Ballston

J SOL

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Avalon Arlington North

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The Clarendon

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Latitude

Kenmore Apartments

Hunters Park

The Springs Apartments
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2040 N Vermont St

Glenayr Apartments

Unity Homes at Ballston

616 N Piedmont St

Morene Apartments

Irving Apartments

Quinton Arms

Leckey Gardens

540 N Thomas St

4124 Lee Hwy
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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 | $2,564 | $1,365 | $8,938 |
| Ballston Virginia Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,956 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Ballston Virginia Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,838 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Ballston Virginia Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,028 | $1,126 | $6,984 |
| Ballston Virginia Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,306 | $4,405 | $8,774 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ballston Virginia Square Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Ballston Virginia Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ballston Virginia Square area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Gates of Ballston priced from $1,365. Lee Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Ballston Virginia Square apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| Lee Heights Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Park Lyn | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| The George Mason Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,965 |
| The Horizons | Studio, 1 Bath 500 SF 01D | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
| Ballston Garden Apartments | 2 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Ballston Court | EAT IN KITCHEN | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Cortland Ballston | S4 - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $2,352 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballston Virginia Square, VA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballston Virginia Square area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 bed / 1 bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Ballston Virginia Square apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Wood Lee Arms starting at $2,395 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ballston Virginia Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballston Garden Apartments | 2 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement | 4118 18th Rd N | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Ballston Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Ballston Court | EAT IN KITCHEN | 2BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| Park Lyn | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| The George Mason Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Lee Heights Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.77 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBallston Virginia Square, Arlington, VA
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ballston Virginia Square?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ballston Virginia Square is at Gates of Ballston listed at $1,365.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ballston Virginia Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ballston Virginia Square Apartment is $1,569 at Gates of Ballston.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ballston Virginia Square Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ballston Virginia Square is starting from $2,089 at Gates of Ballston.
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