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property at 1830 Columbia Pike

1830 Columbia Pike

ArlingtonVA22204

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 1210 N Taft St

1210 N Taft St

ArlingtonVA22201
property at 1200 N Nash St

1200 N Nash St

ArlingtonVA22209

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Barcroft, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barcroft Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barcroft area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Monticello at Southern Towers priced from $1,397. Dominion Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable Barcroft apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,397
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,399
Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,441
Terwilliger Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,453
Wellington1 Bed/1 Bath - A1B1BR,1BA$1,456
The Oliver in Alexandria1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
Dominion PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Dorchester Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Dorchester ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barcroft, VA

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barcroft area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Barcroft View Apartments in the in the Buckingham neighborhood starting from $1,898. The second greatest value Barcroft apartment is the 2 bed / 1 bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barcroft apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Barcroft View Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.69
Ballston Garden Apartments2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.18
2615 13th Rd S, Unit Basement2615 13th Rd S2BR,1BA$2.00
Westmont Gardens Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.24
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1.77
2200 Columbia Pike11BR,1BA$2.25
Terwilliger Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Barcroft Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.19
The Oliver in Alexandria1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.17

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barcroft, Arlington, VA

Ranked #14

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Washington, Virginia. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Barcroft Neighborhood in Arlington, VA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barcroft Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Barcroft?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barcroft is under $1,515.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barcroft?

The cheapest apartment in Barcroft is Legacy Homes which is listed at $1,441, while the average apartment in Barcroft costs $5,130.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barcroft?

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 51 regular apartments in Barcroft 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 Barcroft?

Cheap apartments in Barcroft have an average cost of $400 which is $4,730 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barcroft.

Expert Rental Resources

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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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

Written by: Steve Lilly

I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.