
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballston Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $600 (31 Rentals)
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4300 N Carlin Springs Rd

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Gates of Ballston

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Ballston, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ballston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ballston Studio Apartments | $2,432 | $1,575 | $3,600 |
Ballston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,846 | $1,120 | $5,191 |
Ballston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,868 | $1,400 | $9,284 |
Ballston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,111 | $2,405 | $7,130 |
Ballston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,150 | $5,610 | $6,690 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ballston Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Ballston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ballston area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Gates of Ballston priced from $1,578. Terwilliger Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,719. Here are the most affordable Ballston apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,578 |
Terwilliger Place | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,719 |
The George Mason Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,915 |
The Horizons | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 700 SF 11 | 1BR,1BA | $2,071 |
AVA Ballston | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,110 |
672 Flats | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $2,280 |
Ballston Court | EAT IN KITCHEN | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Avalon Arlington North | A1_734 | 1BR,1BA | $2,310 |
Origin | SB | Studio,1BA | $2,325 |
AVA Ballston Square | A1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,330 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballston, VA
As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ballston area is the $3.44 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms E Model at Virginia Square in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,753. The second greatest value Ballston apartment is the 2 Bedrooms Model at Lyon Village starting at $2,450 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ballston apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Virginia Square | 2 Bedrooms E | 2BR,2BA | $3.44 |
Lyon Village | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Terwilliger Place | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.75 |
AVA Ballston | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.44 |
Avalon Arlington North | A1L | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
Ballston Court | EAT IN KITCHEN | 2BR,1BA | $3.28 |
The Horizons | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 700 SF 11 | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
The George Mason Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.73 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ballston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ballston?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ballston is at Gates of Ballston listed at $1,578.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ballston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ballston Apartment is $1,915 at The George Mason Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ballston Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ballston is starting from $1,719 at Terwilliger Place.
What is the most affordable Ballston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Ballston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at J Luna at Ballston and starts from $6,369.
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