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Ballston, Arlington, VA Local Guide

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. Lee Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,630. Here are the most affordable Ballston apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,578
Lee Heights Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,630
Wood Lee ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$1,635
Terwilliger Place2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,725
Modera ClarendonS02Studio,1BA$2,295
Lyon Village2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2,400
Virginia Square Towers1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2,415
OriginSBStudio,1BA$2,445
The View BallstonStudio-S1Studio,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballston, VA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ballston area is the $2.93 price per square foot B1 Model at Avalon Arlington North in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,270. The second greatest value Ballston apartment is the 2 Bedrooms Model at Lyon Village starting at $2,400 with a $2.29 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon Arlington NorthB12BR,2BA$2.93
Lyon Village2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.29
Terwilliger Place2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.76
Lee Heights Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.41
AVA Ballston SquareA2-31BR,1BA$3.78
Liberty TowerQuincy1BR,1BA$4.04
The Reserve at Clarendon CentreB11BR,1BA$3.96
672 FlatsA31BR,1BA$3.86
4141 N Henderson Rd, Unit 7204141 N Henderson Rd1BR,1BA$3.63
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio ,1BA$3.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ballston

What type of rentals are currently available in Ballston?

There are currently 150 Apartments for Rent in Ballston, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $8,190. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ballston ranging from $2,350 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ballston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ballston ranges from $2,350 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,075.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ballston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ballston range from $2,412 to $8,020, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,400 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,200.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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