Cheap Homes for Rent in Ballston Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Ballston area of Arlington.

property at 2025 N Stafford St

$1,250

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$1,250

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4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2025 N Stafford St

ArlingtonVA22207
property at 1114 N Taylor St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1114 N Taylor St, Unit B

1114 N Taylor St
ArlingtonVA22201
property at 4124 Lee Hwy

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4124 Lee Hwy

ArlingtonVA22207

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property at 4635 20th Rd N

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4635 20th Rd N

ArlingtonVA22207
property at 3000 Spout Run Pkwy

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3000 Spout Run Pkwy

ArlingtonVA22201
property at 4118 18th Rd N

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4118 18th Rd N

ArlingtonVA22207
property at 4111 18th Rd N

$2,100

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$2,100

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4111 18th Rd N

ArlingtonVA22207

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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 $1,451. Wood Lee Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,685. Here are the most affordable Ballston apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,451
Wood Lee Arms1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,685
Waverly Village1BR1BR,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballston, VA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballston area is the $3.14 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Ballston Place in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Ballston apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Wood Lee Arms starting at $2,140 with a $2.13 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.
Ballston Place2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.14
Wood Lee Arms2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.13
Lyon Village2 Bedrooms 9802BR,1BA$2.76
AVA BallstonA81BR,1BA$3.29
Avalon Arlington NorthA1_7341BR,1BA$3.37
Ballston CourtEAT IN KITCHEN2BR,1BA$3.28
Park Lyn1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.71
Waverly Village1BR1BR,1BA$2.64
The George Mason Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.02
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.51

Frequently Asked Questions about Ballston

What type of rentals are currently available in Ballston?

There are currently 152 Apartments for Rent in Ballston, VA with pricing that ranges from $838 to $10,204. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ballston ranging from $1,250 to $7,500.

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 $1,250 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,798.

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 $1,126 to $7,079, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,700 to $4,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,405.

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