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$750 - $2,851Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Gates of Ballston
4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballston Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $600 (26 Rentals)
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4300 N Carlin Springs Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
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$1,453 - $2,9001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Terwilliger Place
3445 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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The Carlin Senior Apartment Community
4300 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
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Lee Heights Apartments
2055 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22207
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$1,685 - $2,375Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Wood Lee Arms
4400 Cherry Hill RdArlington, VA 22207
624 N Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
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Ballston Court
518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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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 | $2,368 | $1,353 | $6,795 |
| Ballston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,653 | $1,450 | $6,163 |
| Ballston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,608 | $1,610 | $9,265 |
| Ballston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,047 | $2,011 | $9,491 |
| Ballston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,386 | $4,405 | $6,550 |
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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. Terwilliger Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,453. 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 |
| Terwilliger Place | 1 Bed/50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,453 |
| Ballston Garden Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Horizons | Studio, 1 Bath 500 SF 01 | Studio,1BA | $1,871 |
| Wood Lee Arms | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| The George Mason Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| AVA Ballston | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $2,135 |
| Avalon Arlington North | A1_737 | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
| Modera Clarendon | S02 | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballston, VA
As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballston area is the $2.43 price per square foot Residence 224,324,424 Model at Cherry Hill Apartments in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Ballston apartment is the 2x2 Den Model at Birchwood starting at $3,195 with a $2.30 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill Apartments | Residence 224,324,424 | 3BR,3BA | $2.43 |
| Birchwood | 2x2 Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| Quincy Plaza | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| Lyon Village | 2 Bedrooms 980 | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Waverly Village | 2BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
| 3516 7th St N, Unit Lower Level | 3516 7th St N | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| AVA Ballston | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Ballston Garden Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 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 $2,199.
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 $5,190.
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 68 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 $272 which is $4,918 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballston.
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