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$838 - $3,258
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityTerwilliger Place
3445 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballston Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (42 Rentals)
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2025 N Stafford St
ArlingtonVA22207
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$1,365 - $2,471
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGates of Ballston
4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
1114 N Taylor St, Unit B
1114 N Taylor St
ArlingtonVA22201
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$1,500 - $2,470
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$1,500 - $2,470
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Wood Lee Arms
4400 Cherry Hill RdArlington, VA 22207
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$1,537 - $2,214
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Carlin Senior Apartment Community
4300 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
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$1,550
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Studio Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityLee Heights Apartments
2055 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22207
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$1,724 - $8,880
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTen at Clarendon
3110 10th St NArlington, VA 22201
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$1,795 - $2,500
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBallston Court
518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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$1,845 - $1,870
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Waverly Village
4350-4354 Lee HwyArlington, VA 22207
720 North Monroe Street, Unit 5
720 North Monroe Street
ArlingtonVA22201
4201 Cherry Hill Rd, Unit Stoneridge
4201 Cherry Hill Rd
ArlingtonVA22207
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$1,895 - $2,100
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Lyn
501 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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$1,900
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15Total Monthly Price
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$1,900
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$1,900
3816 17th St N, Unit English Basement Apt.
3816 17th St NArlington, VA 22207
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$1,945 - $3,850
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 29Total Monthly Price
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$1,925 - $3,830
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$1,945 - $3,850
Cherry Hill Apartments
2120 N Monroe StArlington, VA 22207
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$1,950 - $4,450
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 19Total Monthly Price
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$1,950 - $4,450
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Virginia Square Plaza
801 N Monroe StArlington, VA 22201
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe George Mason Apartments
4303-4309 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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$1,995 - $4,670
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Quincy Plaza
3900 N Fairfax DrArlington, VA 22203
3000 Spout Run Pkwy
ArlingtonVA22201
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Hunters Park
2021 N Nelson StArlington, VA 22207
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The Springs Apartments
555 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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2040 N Vermont St
2040 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22207
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Glenayr Apartments
399 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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Unity Homes at Ballston
4201 Fairfax DrArlington, VA 22203
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Morene Apartments
2131-2135 No Monroe StArlington, VA 22207
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616 N Piedmont St
616 N Piedmont StArlington, VA 22203
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Irving Apartments
605 N Irving StArlington, VA 22201
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Leckey Gardens
2031 N Woodrow StArlington, VA 22207
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Quinton Arms
4020 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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540 N Thomas St
540 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
4124 Lee Hwy
ArlingtonVA22207
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Lee Albemarle Apartments
4701-4705 20th Rd NArlington, VA 22207
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Randolph Street
1111 N Randolph StArlington, VA 22201
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9th Road Apartments
3100 9th Rd NArlington, VA 22201
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3718 N 7th St
3718 N 7th StArlington, VA 22203
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Clarendon Court Apartments
1307 N Irving StArlington, VA 22201
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Randolph Street Apartments
1123 N Randolph StArlington, VA 22201
4635 20th Rd N
ArlingtonVA22207
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3714 N 7th St
3714 N 7th StArlington, VA 22203
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Hudson Street Apartments
1325 N Hudson StArlington, VA 22201
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Kenmore Apartments
700-724 N Monroe StArlington, VA 22201
4118 18th Rd N
ArlingtonVA22207
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballston Studio Apartments | $2,495 | $1,365 | $8,938 |
| Ballston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,941 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Ballston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,757 | $981 | $9,428 |
| Ballston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,024 | $1,126 | $7,062 |
| Ballston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,506 | $4,405 | $8,880 |
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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 $1,365. Waverly Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable Ballston apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Park Lyn | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| The George Mason Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,965 |
| The Horizons | Studio, 1 Bath 500 SF 01D | Studio,1BA | $2,030 |
| AVA Ballston | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2,255 |
| Ballston Court | EAT IN KITCHEN | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Ballston Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,380 |
| Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,425 |
| Cortland Ballston | S5 - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $2,506 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballston, VA
As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballston area is the $3.58 price per square foot C2 Model at Avalon Arlington North in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $5,047. The second greatest value Ballston apartment is the B9 Model at UrbA starting at $4,361 with a $3.87 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Arlington North | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.58 |
| UrbA | B9 | 2BR,2BA | $3.87 |
| Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| AVA Ballston | A11 | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Ballston Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Ballston Court | EAT IN KITCHEN | 2BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| Park Lyn | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| The George Mason Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ballston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ballston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ballston is under $2,506.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ballston?
The cheapest apartment in Ballston is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $1,569, while the average apartment in Ballston costs $5,905.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ballston?
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 21 regular apartments in Ballston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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