Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballston Virginia Square Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $835 (52 Rentals)

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Terwilliger Place
Rent Specials
$835 - $3,283

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$835 - $3,283

Total Monthly Price$835 - $3,283
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Terwilliger Place

3445 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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property at 1114 N Taylor St
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1114 N Taylor St, Unit B

1114 N Taylor St
ArlingtonVA22201
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Wood Lee Arms
Rent Specials
$1,435 - $2,410

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,435 - $2,410

Total Monthly Price$1,435 - $2,410
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Wood Lee Arms

4400 Cherry Hill RdArlington, VA 22207
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Lee Heights Apartments
$1,550 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,550 - $1,850
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Lee Heights Apartments

2055 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22207
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property at 1122 N Utah St
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1122 N Utah St

ArlingtonVA22201
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Waverly Village
Rent Specials
$1,628 - $2,002

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,611 - $1,985
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Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Waverly Village

4350-4354 Lee HwyArlington, VA 22207
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Ballston Court
$1,795 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,795 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price$1,795 - $2,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 13

Ballston Court

518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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Park Carlyn
$1,795 - $2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,795 - $2,100

Total Monthly Price$1,795 - $2,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park Carlyn

501 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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property at 4635 20th Rd N
$1,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Affordability

4635 20th Rd N

ArlingtonVA22207
property at 4020 Washington Blvd
$1,800 - $2,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 1
Affordability

4020 Washington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22201
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property at 3000 Spout Run Pky
$1,895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 2
Affordability

3000 Spout Run Pky, Unit Cardinal House A304

3000 Spout Run Pky
ArlingtonVA22201
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property at 851 N Glebe Rd
$1,895 - $3,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

851 N Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22203
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Cherry Hill Apartments
$1,945 - $3,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,925 - $3,775
Required Monthly Fees$20

Total Monthly Price$1,945 - $3,795
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 14

Cherry Hill Apartments

2120 N Monroe StArlington, VA 22207
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The George Mason Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,965 - $2,025

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,965 - $2,025

Total Monthly Price$1,965 - $2,025
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The George Mason Apartments

4303-4309 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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Randolph Towers
$2,035 - $5,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,035 - $5,295

Total Monthly Price$2,035 - $5,295
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 3

Randolph Towers

4001 N 9th StArlington, VA 22203
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Virginia Square Plaza
$2,045 - $4,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,045 - $4,450

Total Monthly Price$2,045 - $4,450
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 16

Virginia Square Plaza

801 N Monroe StArlington, VA 22201
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AVA Ballston
Rent Specials
$2,070 - $3,190

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,980 - $3,100
Required Monthly Fees$90

Total Monthly Price$2,070 - $3,190
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

AVA Ballston

4650 N Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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Quincy Plaza
$2,185 - $5,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,185 - $5,295

Total Monthly Price$2,185 - $5,295
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 16

Quincy Plaza

3900 N Fairfax DrArlington, VA 22203
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property at 3223 1st St N
$2,190

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,190

Total Monthly Price$2,190
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Affordability

3223 1st St N

ArlingtonVA22201
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Hunters Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Park

2021 N Nelson StArlington, VA 22207
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The Springs Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Springs Apartments

555 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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Glenayr Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenayr Apartments

399 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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Gates of Ballston
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gates of Ballston

4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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Morene Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morene Apartments

2131-2135 No Monroe StArlington, VA 22207
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Irving Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Irving Apartments

605 N Irving StArlington, VA 22201
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Leckey Gardens
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Leckey Gardens

2031 N Woodrow StArlington, VA 22207
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Quinton Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quinton Arms

4020 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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540 N Thomas St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

540 N Thomas St

540 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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2040 N Vermont St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2040 N Vermont St

2040 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22207
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Lee Albemarle Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lee Albemarle Apartments

4701-4705 20th Rd NArlington, VA 22207
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Randolph Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Randolph Street

1111 N Randolph StArlington, VA 22201
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3718 N 7th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3718 N 7th St

3718 N 7th StArlington, VA 22203
property at 4901 7th St N
$1,825

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,825

Total Monthly Price$1,825
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

4901 7th St N

ArlingtonVA22203
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3714 N 7th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3714 N 7th St

3714 N 7th StArlington, VA 22203
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Hudson Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Street Apartments

1325 N Hudson StArlington, VA 22201
Student Housing
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Henderson Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Henderson Park

4301 N Henderson RdArlington, VA 22203
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726 N Nelson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

726 N Nelson St

726 N Nelson StArlington, VA 22203

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Ballston Virginia Square, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ballston Virginia Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ballston Virginia Square area of Arlington, VA is a Studio unit found at Gates of Ballston priced from $1,382. Wood Lee Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,435. Here are the most affordable Ballston Virginia Square apartments for rent in Arlington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio, 1BA$1,382
Wood Lee ArmsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,435
Terwilliger Place1B-E1BR, 1BA$1,458
616 N Piedmont St204Studio, 1BA$1,650
2060 N Vermont Street1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,675
2040 N Vermont St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$1,750
Waverly Village1BR1BR, 1BA$1,845
Hunters ParkOne Bedroom C1BR, 1BA$1,869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballston Virginia Square, VA

As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballston Virginia Square area is the $2.13 price per square foot 3 bed / bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Ballston Virginia Square apartment is the 4114 18th Rd N Model at 4114 18th Rd N, Unit Unit2 in the Maywood neighborhood starting at $3,200 with a $2.59 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ballston Virginia Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ballston Garden Apartments3 bed / bath3BR, 2BA$2.13
4114 18th Rd N, Unit Unit24114 18th Rd N3BR, 1BA$2.59
5033 5th St N, Unit A bedroom in a 2 BR apartment5033 5th St N2BR, 1BA$1.00
Park Carlyn2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$2.10
Ballston Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$3.01
2001 N Glebe Rd, Unit B2001 N Glebe Rd1BR, 1BA$2.13
2040 N Vermont St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$2.33
Waverly Village1D1BR, 1BA$2.77
2060 N Vermont Street2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.92
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio, 1BA$2.39

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Ballston Virginia Square, Arlington, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,869.

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 $1,451, while the average apartment in Ballston Virginia Square costs $3,100.

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 11 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 $457 which is $2,643 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballston Virginia Square.

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