
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Village Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (131 Rentals)
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The Larkspur

Arna Marbella

Buckingham Village

Wholey Legacy Homes

Fillmore Garden Apartments

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

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Wood Lee Arms

Nalbert Apartments

Gates of Ballston
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Lee Heights Apartments

Marbella Apartments

1121 Arlington Blvd

Woodbury Park at Courthouse

Dorchester Towers Apartments

Parc Rosslyn Apartments

4378 N Pershing Dr

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Shawnee Apartments

1111 Arlington Blvd

1021 Arlington Blvd
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133 S Courthouse Rd

Ten at Clarendon

1305 N Ode St

Wayne Street Apartments

Cleveland Arms Apartments

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London Normandy House

3515 Washington Blvd

1300 N Meade St

1720 N Quinn St

206 N Trenton St
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4141 Henderson Rd

1500 Arlington Apartments

1428 12th St N

2726 Washington Blvd

Ballston Court

16th Street Apartments

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Potomac Towers

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Waverly Village

230 N George Mason Dr

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720 N Monroe St, Unit 2
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1726 N Quinn St

100 N George Mason Dr

1909 N Rhodes St

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Sheffield Court

Park Lyn

1303 N Ode St

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3816 17th St N, Unit English Basement Apt.

235 N George Mason Dr

1931 N Cleveland St

3000 Spout Run Pkwy
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Colonial Village, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Colonial Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Village Studio Apartments | $2,326 | $1,422 | $9,153 |
| Colonial Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,856 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Colonial Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,027 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Colonial Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,936 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Colonial Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,380 | $4,405 | $8,761 |
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Cheapest Available Colonial Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Colonial Village area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Larkspur priced from $1,033. Key Boulevard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Colonial Village apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Park Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,422 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
| Q Street Apartments | ES | Studio,1BA | $1,470 |
| Arna Marbella | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,477 |
| Carillon House | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,503 |
| Pennsylvania House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Village, VA
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Village area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 bed / 1 bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Colonial Village apartment is the 4118 18th Rd N Model at 4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement starting at $2,000 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonial Village apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballston Garden Apartments | 2 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement | 4118 18th Rd N | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Tennyson | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 2224 40th Street | 1BR + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Springs Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 601 24th St | Furnished Private Room in 3 bed/1 bath Apt | 3BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 950 25th St NW, Unit 4OX | 950 25th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColonial Village, Arlington, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Colonial Village, Arlington, VA
Innovation Elementary School
Washington Liberty High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonial Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Colonial Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Colonial Village is under $1,525.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colonial Village?
The cheapest apartment in Colonial Village is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Colonial Village costs $23,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Colonial Village?
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 162 regular apartments in Colonial Village 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 Colonial Village?
Cheap apartments in Colonial Village have an average cost of $411 which is $23,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial Village.
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