
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballston Virginia Square Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $600 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ballston Virginia Square area of Arlington.


Terwilliger Place

Wood Lee Arms

3444 Fairfax Dr

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Waverly Village
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Clarendon Court Apartments

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Lyon Village

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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 | $2,305 | $1,495 | $3,600 |
| Ballston Virginia Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,669 | $1,450 | $4,958 |
| Ballston Virginia Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,583 | $1,719 | $6,150 |
| Ballston Virginia Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,073 | $2,405 | $8,040 |
| Ballston Virginia Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,670 | $4,405 | $6,700 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 33 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 Terwilliger Place priced from $1,453. Lee Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Ballston Virginia Square apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terwilliger Place | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,453 |
| Lee Heights Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Waverly Village | SD | 1BR,1BA | $1,704 |
| Ballston Court | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 9th Road Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Lyon Village | 1 Bedroom 608 | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| The Horizons | Studio, 1 Bath 500 SF 01 | Studio,1BA | $1,903 |
| Avalon Arlington North | A1_737 | 1BR,1BA | $2,069 |
| Virginia Square Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| AVA Ballston | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,129 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballston Virginia Square, VA
As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ballston Virginia Square area is the $2.48 price per square foot Residence 214,314,414 Model at Cherry Hill Apartments in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value Ballston Virginia Square apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at The Amelia starting at $3,295 with a $2.79 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill Apartments | Residence 214,314,414 | 3BR,3BA | $2.48 |
| The Amelia | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| Ballston Garden Apartments | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Thomas Court | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| Birchwood | 2x2 Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| Quincy Plaza | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Terwilliger Place | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Avalon Arlington North | A1_734 | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Waverly Village | SD | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Lee Heights Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.86 |
Getting Around the Ballston Virginia Square Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
87 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
72 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,129.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ballston Virginia Square?
The cheapest apartment in Ballston Virginia Square is Terwilliger Place which is listed at $1,453, while the average apartment in Ballston Virginia Square costs $5,781.
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 22 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 $189 which is $5,592 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballston Virginia Square.
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