Cheap Homes for Rent in Ballston Virginia Square Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,200 (6 Rentals)

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property at 608 N Abingdon St

$1,250

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

608 N Abingdon St

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 1114 N Taylor St

$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B, Unit B

1114 N Taylor St
ArlingtonVA22201

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property at 4141 Henderson Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4141 Henderson Rd

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 1509 N Garfield St

$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1509 N Garfield St

ArlingtonVA22201

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gates of BallstonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Hunters ParkOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,450
Wood Lee ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$1,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballston Virginia Square, VA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballston Virginia Square area is the $2.92 price per square foot 3 bed/ 2 bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Ballston Virginia Square apartment is the 2x2 Modernized Model at Richmond Square starting at $3,445 with a $3.28 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.
Ballston Garden Apartments3 bed/ 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.92
Richmond Square2x2 Modernized2BR,2BA$3.28
Terwilliger Place2B-E2BR,1.5BA$2.12
Ballston Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.05
Virginia Square Towers1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$3.06
Waverly Village1BR1BR,1BA$2.64
Ballston CourtEAT IN KITCHEN2BR,1BA$3.28
Park Lyn1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.71
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.34
Hunters ParkOne Bedroom C1BR,1BA$3.29

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Ballston Virginia Square, Arlington, VA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ballston Virginia Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Ballston Virginia Square?

There are currently 149 Apartments for Rent in Ballston Virginia Square, VA with pricing that ranges from $838 to $9,497. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ballston Virginia Square ranging from $1,250 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ballston Virginia Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ballston Virginia Square ranges from $1,250 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,804.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ballston Virginia Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ballston Virginia Square range from $1,050 to $7,511, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,200 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,405.

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