
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballston Virginia Square Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (47 Rentals)
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Gates of Ballston

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B

2025 N Stafford St

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Lee Heights Apartments

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Wood Lee Arms

Ten at Clarendon

901 N Monroe St, Unit 1409
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3515 Washington Blvd

4635 20th Rd N

Ballston Court

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2001 N Glebe Rd, Unit B

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Waverly Village

Park Lyn

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Cherry Hill Apartments

The George Mason Apartments

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Quincy Plaza
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4030 Washington Blvd

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Thomas Court

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The Clarendon

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Virginia Square Plaza

Ballston Garden Apartments

Hunters Park

The Springs Apartments

Glenayr Apartments

Unity Homes at Ballston
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616 N Piedmont St

Morene Apartments

Irving Apartments

Leckey Gardens

4141 Henderson Rd, Unit 1009

540 N Thomas St

Lee Albemarle Apartments

Randolph Street

3718 N 7th St
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4304 N Pershing Dr

Clarendon Court Apartments

Randolph Street Apartments

2040 N Vermont St

3714 N 7th St

Hudson Street Apartments

Kenmore Apartments

4111 18th Rd N

726 N Nelson St
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Randolph Apartments

9th Road Apartments
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 | $2,601 | $1,578 | $8,938 |
| Ballston Virginia Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,933 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Ballston Virginia Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,769 | $981 | $9,615 |
| Ballston Virginia Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,967 | $1,126 | $7,155 |
| Ballston Virginia Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,650 | $4,405 | $9,031 |
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Cheapest Available Ballston Virginia Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ballston Virginia Square area of Arlington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gates of Ballston priced from $1,365. Hunters Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Ballston Virginia Square apartments for rent in Arlington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Park Lyn | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 2040 N Vermont St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,945 |
| The George Mason Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,965 |
| Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,085 |
| Henderson Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| AVA Ballston | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $2,380 |
| 672 Flats | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,391 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballston Virginia Square, VA
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballston Virginia Square area is the $2.86 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms 980 Model at Lyon Village in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Ballston Virginia Square apartment is the C9.2 Model at J Luna at Ballston starting at $2,995 with a $3.23 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Village | 2 Bedrooms 980 | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| J Luna at Ballston | C9.2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| 2040 N Vermont St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Park Lyn | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Ballston Court | EAT IN KITCHEN | 2BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| Henderson Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| The George Mason Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.73 |
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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 $2,391.
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 $1,365, while the average apartment in Ballston Virginia Square costs $6,625.
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 18 regular apartments in Ballston Virginia Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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