Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballston Virginia Square Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $600 (26 Rentals)

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Hunters Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Park

2021 N Nelson StArlington, VA 22207
Senior Living

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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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Leckey Gardens
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Leckey Gardens

2031 N Woodrow StArlington, VA 22207
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Glenayr Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenayr Apartments

399 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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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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616 N Piedmont St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

616 N Piedmont St

616 N Piedmont StArlington, VA 22203
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Irving Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Irving Apartments

605 N Irving StArlington, VA 22201
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Morene Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morene Apartments

2131-2135 No Monroe 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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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
Student Housing
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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. Terwilliger Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,453. Here are the most affordable Ballston Virginia Square apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gates of BallstonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Terwilliger Place1 Bed/50%1BR,1BA$1,453
The HorizonsStudio, 1 Bath 500 SF 01Studio,1BA$1,871
The George Mason Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,975
Wood Lee Arms1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Avalon Arlington NorthA1_7371BR,1BA$2,112
AVA BallstonA61BR,1BA$2,180
Quincy Plaza1x11BR,1BA$2,185
Randolph TowersSTUDIO MODERNIZEDStudio,1BA$2,225
OriginSAStudio,1BA$2,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballston Virginia Square, VA

As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ballston Virginia Square area is the $2.43 price per square foot Residence 224,324,424 Model at Cherry Hill Apartments in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Ballston Virginia Square apartment is the 2x2 Den Model at Birchwood starting at $3,195 with a $2.30 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cherry Hill ApartmentsResidence 224,324,4243BR,3BA$2.43
Birchwood2x2 Den2BR,2BA$2.30
Ballston Garden Apartments2 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.18
Thomas Court2x22BR,2BA$2.68
Lyon Village2 Bedrooms 9802BR,1BA$2.40
Waverly Village2BR2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Wood Lee Arms1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.41
Quincy Plaza1x11BR,1BA$2.71
AVA BallstonA61BR,1BA$2.77
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.34

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 $2,240.

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 $5,080.

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 67 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 $280 which is $4,800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballston Virginia Square.

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