
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballston Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $600 (32 Rentals)
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Terwilliger Place

813 N Jackson St, Unit 1

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Gates of Ballston

Waverly Village

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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 | $2,445 | $1,578 | $3,600 |
Ballston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,921 | $1,450 | $5,492 |
Ballston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,944 | $1,725 | $8,700 |
Ballston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,162 | $2,412 | $8,130 |
Ballston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,270 | $3,600 | $6,480 |
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There are currently 32 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 $1,725. 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 | $1,725 |
Lee Heights Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Wood Lee Arms | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,115 |
Ballston Court | EAT IN KITCHEN | 2BR,1BA | $2,275 |
672 Flats | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $2,280 |
Origin | SB | Studio,1BA | $2,350 |
Ballston Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,430 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballston, VA
As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ballston area is the $2.25 price per square foot 1300 N Hudson St Model at 1300 N Hudson St, Unit Top Floor in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Ballston apartment is the B1 Model at Avalon Arlington North starting at $3,350 with a $3.00 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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1300 N Hudson St, Unit Top Floor | 1300 N Hudson St | 4BR,2BA | $2.25 |
Avalon Arlington North | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
Lyon Village | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Terwilliger Place | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.76 |
Wood Lee Arms | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
813 N Jackson St, Unit 1 | 813 N Jackson St | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Ballston Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
Lee Heights Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Ballston Court | EAT IN KITCHEN | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
4141 N Henderson Rd, Unit 720 | 4141 N Henderson Rd | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
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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 $1,750 at Lee Heights 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 $1,725 at Terwilliger Place.
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