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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTerwilliger Place
3445 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballston Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (70 Rentals)
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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
2025 N Stafford St
ArlingtonVA22207
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$1,500
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,500
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$1,500
2111 N Lincoln St, Unit Furnished 1BR
2111 N Lincoln StArlington, 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 - $2,215
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 29Total Monthly Price
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$1,550 - $2,215
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$1,550 - $2,215
Wood Lee Arms
4400 Cherry Hill RdArlington, VA 22207
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$1,600 - $1,650
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Studio Apartments Available NowLee Heights Apartments
2055 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22207
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$1,628 - $2,002
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Waverly Village
4350-4354 Lee HwyArlington, VA 22207
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$1,724 - $9,046
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTen at Clarendon
3110 10th St NArlington, VA 22201
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901 N Monroe St, Unit 1409
901 N Monroe St
ArlingtonVA22201
3515 Washington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
4635 20th Rd N
ArlingtonVA22207
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$1,795 - $2,500
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBallston Court
518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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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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$1,945 - $3,850
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 19Total 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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$1,965 - $2,280
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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 - $5,295
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 17Total Monthly Price
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$1,995 - $5,295
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Quincy Plaza
3900 N Fairfax DrArlington, VA 22203
4141 Henderson Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
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$2,025 - $3,895
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 9Total Monthly Price
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$2,025 - $3,895
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$2,025 - $3,895
Thomas Court
470 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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$2,028 - $4,088
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$2,003 - $4,063
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$2,028 - $4,088
The Horizons
4300 Langston BlvdArlington, VA 22207
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$2,050 - $4,550
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$1,950 - $4,450
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$100
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$2,050 - $4,550
Virginia Square Plaza
801 N Monroe StArlington, VA 22201
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$2,076 - $5,457
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$1,984 - $5,365
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The Clarendon
1200 N Herndon StArlington, VA 22201
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$2,175 - $3,155
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$2,085 - $3,065
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$90
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$2,175 - $3,155
AVA Ballston
4650 N Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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$2,250 - $2,845
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLyon Village
3004 Langston BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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$2,252 - $4,817
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$2,160 - $4,725
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$2,252 - $4,817
Avalon Arlington North
2105 N Glebe RdArlington, VA 22207
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$2,295 - $5,295
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 26Total Monthly Price
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$2,295 - $5,295
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$2,295 - $5,295
Randolph Towers
4001 N 9th StArlington, VA 22203
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$2,355 - $5,325
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$2,325 - $5,295
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$2,355 - $5,325
Virginia Square Towers
3444 Fairfax DrArlington, VA 22201
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$2,374 - $3,779
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$2,280 - $3,685
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$2,374 - $3,779
AVA Ballston Square
850 N Randolph StArlington, VA 22203
1020 N Stafford St
ArlingtonVA22201
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$2,405 - $4,635
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$2,405 - $4,635
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Ballston Place
901 N Pollard StArlington, VA 22203
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$2,440 - $5,436
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 7The Earl
1122 N Hudson StArlington, VA 22201
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$2,445 - $4,670
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$2,270 - $4,495
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$175
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$2,445 - $4,670
Richmond Square
900 N Randolph StArlington, VA 22203
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$2,460 - $5,622
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Sloan Clarendon
3415 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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$2,479 - $4,795
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJ SOL
4000 Fairfax DrArlington, VA 22203
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672 Flats
672 N Glebe RdArlington, VA 22203
3515 Washington Blvd, Unit #210
3515 Washington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
732 N Oakland St
ArlingtonVA22203
1050 N Stuart St, Unit 411
1050 N Stuart St
ArlingtonVA22201
726 N Oakland St
ArlingtonVA22203
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4358 Cherry Hill Rd
ArlingtonVA22207
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1Ballston Garden Apartments
4314-4316 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
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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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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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Irving Apartments
605 N Irving StArlington, VA 22201
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616 N Piedmont St
616 N Piedmont StArlington, VA 22203
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Leckey Gardens
2031 N Woodrow StArlington, VA 22207
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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 | $2,378 | $1,353 | $3,600 |
| Ballston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,769 | $835 | $5,854 |
| Ballston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,715 | $977 | $8,240 |
| Ballston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,927 | $1,123 | $7,164 |
| Ballston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,613 | $4,405 | $9,046 |
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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 $1,353. 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 apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,353 |
| Lee Heights Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 2060 N Vermont Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-A | 2BR,1BA | $1,724 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| 2040 N Vermont St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Park Lyn | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| The George Mason Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballston, VA
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballston area is the $2.63 price per square foot 2x2 Den Model at Birchwood in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Ballston apartment is the 2 Bedrooms 980 Model at Lyon Village starting at $2,700 with a $2.76 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood | 2x2 Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Lyon Village | 2 Bedrooms 980 | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| 2040 N Vermont St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Park Lyn | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| The George Mason Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 2060 N Vermont Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
| Lee Heights Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.86 |
| 2111 N Lincoln St, Unit Furnished 1BR | 2111 N Lincoln St | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
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 $1,965.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ballston?
The cheapest apartment in Ballston is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $1,365, while the average apartment in Ballston costs $2,971.
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 35 regular apartments in Ballston 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?
Cheap apartments in Ballston have an average cost of $497 which is $2,474 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballston.
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