
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballston Virginia Square Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (107 Rentals)
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Terwilliger Place

1904 N Woodley St, Unit #1

608 N Abingdon St

4300 N Carlin Springs Rd

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Lee Heights Apartments

Wood Lee Arms

Ten at Clarendon

3515 Washington Blvd
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Ballston Court

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Waverly Village

Park Lyn

Cherry Hill Apartments

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The Horizons

Virginia Square Plaza

Quincy Plaza

The George Mason Apartments

Thomas Court

Randolph Towers
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The Clarendon

Lyon Village

Virginia Square Towers

J SOL

1024 N Utah St

1001 N Randolph St

Richmond Square

4207 15th St N

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UrbA

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Fitzroy
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Ballston Place

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Avalon Arlington North

The Waycroft

Ballston Garden Apartments

J Luna at Ballston

Lyon Place at Clarendon Center

1201 N Garfield St, Unit 402

851 N Glebe Rd

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AVA Ballston Square

672 Flats
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Latitude

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The Reserve at Clarendon Centre

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Virginia Square

The Beacon Clarendon

1001 N Randolph St, Unit 104, Unit 104

1029 N Stuart St

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Modera Clarendon

The Earl

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Liberty Tower

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3900 Fairfax Dr, Unit SI FL6-ID1223
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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 | $2,542 | $1,578 | $6,910 |
| Ballston Virginia Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,892 | $838 | $9,133 |
| Ballston Virginia Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,773 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Ballston Virginia Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,967 | $1,126 | $7,511 |
| Ballston Virginia Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,357 | $4,405 | $8,612 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 107 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 1 Bed unit found at Gates of Ballston priced from $750. Hunters Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. 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 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Wood Lee Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Park Lyn | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| The Horizons | Studio, 1 Bath 500 SF 01 | Studio,1BA | $1,938 |
| The George Mason Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1BA | $2,088 |
| AVA Ballston | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $2,235 |
| J SOL | A1 | Studio,1BA | $2,252 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballston Virginia Square, VA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballston Virginia Square area is the $3.23 price per square foot C2 Model at Avalon Arlington North in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $4,562. The second greatest value Ballston Virginia Square apartment is the 3 bed/ 2 bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments starting at $3,800 with a $2.92 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Arlington North | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.23 |
| Ballston Garden Apartments | 3 bed/ 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| Richmond Square | 2x2 Modernized | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| Ballston Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Virginia Square Towers | 1x1 Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Park Lyn | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
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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 $2,252.
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 $5,731.
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 34 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 $236 which is $5,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballston Virginia Square.
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