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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 $700 (27 Rentals)
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGates of Ballston
4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
4300 N Carlin Springs Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
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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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Studio Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityLee Heights Apartments
2055 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22207
738 N Wakefield St
ArlingtonVA22203
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$1,650 - $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 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTen at Clarendon
3110 10th St NArlington, VA 22201
3515 Washington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
1020 N Stafford St
ArlingtonVA22201
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBallston Court
518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
4371 Cherry Hill Rd
ArlingtonVA22207
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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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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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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 | $2,451 | $1,550 | $6,910 |
| Ballston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,781 | $737 | $10,000+ |
| Ballston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,679 | $737 | $9,177 |
| Ballston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,963 | $1,126 | $7,393 |
| Ballston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,149 | $4,405 | $8,691 |
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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 | $1,650 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| The Horizons | Studio, 1 Bath 500 SF 01D | Studio,1BA | $2,020 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1BA | $2,088 |
| The View Ballston | S3 1Bed/1Bath-Junior | 1BR,1BA | $2,242 |
| AVA Ballston | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
| Ballston Court | EAT IN KITCHEN | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Modera Clarendon | S01 | Studio,1BA | $2,301 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballston, VA
As of March 17, 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 2x2 Modernized Model at Richmond Square starting at $3,495 with a $3.18 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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| Ballston Garden Apartments | 3 bed/ 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| Richmond Square | 2x2 Modernized | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| Thomas Court | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| Ballston Place | 1 Bedroom with Den, 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.98 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| Lyon Village | 2 Bedrooms 980 | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| AVA Ballston | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
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 $2,301.
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 $5,599.
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 43 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 $226 which is $5,373 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballston.
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