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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGates of Ballston
4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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$838 - $3,258
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTerwilliger Place
3445 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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600 N Vermont St, Unit 3-1, Unit 3-1
600 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22203
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1904 N Woodley StArlington, VA 22207
608 N Abingdon St
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1114 N Taylor St, Unit B, Unit B
1114 N Taylor St
ArlingtonVA22201
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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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$1,600
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Studio Apartments Available Jun 1Lee Heights Apartments
2055 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22207
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$1,615 - $2,225
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWood Lee Arms
4400 Cherry Hill RdArlington, VA 22207
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$1,724 - $8,525
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTen at Clarendon
3110 10th St NArlington, VA 22201
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3515 Washington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBallston Court
518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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Waverly Village
4350-4354 Lee HwyArlington, VA 22207
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Lyn
501 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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$1,925 - $3,830
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2120 N Monroe StArlington, VA 22207
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$1,950 - $4,295
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20Virginia 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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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 18Quincy Plaza
3900 N Fairfax DrArlington, VA 22203
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470 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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The Horizons
4300 Langston BlvdArlington, VA 22207
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 21Randolph Towers
4001 N 9th StArlington, VA 22203
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLyon Village
3004 Langston BlvdArlington, VA 22201
851 N Glebe Rd, Unit 1310, Unit 1310
851 N Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
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$2,195 - $5,730
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 15Virginia Square Towers
3444 Fairfax DrArlington, VA 22201
4141 Henderson Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLyon Place at Clarendon Center
1200 N Garfield StArlington, VA 22201
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The Clarendon
1200 N Herndon StArlington, VA 22201
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624 N Glebe RdArlington, VA 22203
1001 N Randolph St
ArlingtonVA22201
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$2,315 - $4,495
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 25Richmond Square
900 N Randolph StArlington, VA 22203
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4207 15th St N
ArlingtonVA22207
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AVA Ballston Square
850 N Randolph StArlington, VA 22203
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Fitzroy
3275 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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Ballston Place
901 N Pollard StArlington, VA 22203
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBallston Garden Apartments
4314-4316 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJ SOL
4000 Fairfax DrArlington, VA 22203
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJ Luna at Ballston
1031 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22201
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Kenmore Apartments
700-724 N Monroe StArlington, VA 22201
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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
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Lee Albemarle Apartments
4701-4705 20th Rd NArlington, 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 | $2,625 | $1,578 | $7,598 |
| Ballston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,878 | $838 | $9,133 |
| Ballston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,808 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Ballston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,975 | $1,050 | $6,877 |
| Ballston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,320 | $4,405 | $8,525 |
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Cheapest Available Ballston Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ballston 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 apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Wood Lee Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,615 |
| 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 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1BA | $2,088 |
| Lyon Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballston, VA
As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballston 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 apartment is the 2B-E Model at Terwilliger Place starting at $2,088 with a $2.12 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballston Garden Apartments | 3 bed/ 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| 600 N Vermont St, Unit 3-1 | 600 N Vermont St | 3BR,3BA | $1.31 |
| Lyon Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Ballston Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Avalon Arlington North | A1_734 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Ballston Court | EAT IN KITCHEN | 2BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Park Lyn | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
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 $2,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ballston?
The cheapest apartment in Ballston is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Ballston costs $5,711.
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 36 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 $233 which is $5,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballston.
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