Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Forest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (95 Rentals)

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Glenayr Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenayr Apartments

399 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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Arbor Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Heights

5203 8th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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Barcroft Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barcroft Apartments

1130 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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The Springs Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Springs Apartments

555 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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Irving Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Irving Apartments

605 N Irving StArlington, VA 22201
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616 N Piedmont St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

616 N Piedmont St

616 N Piedmont StArlington, VA 22203
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The Ashtons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ashtons

5700 N 10th Rd NArlington, VA 22205
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2121 Columbia Pike
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2121 Columbia Pike

2121 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Taylor Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Square

4245 S 16th StArlington, VA 22204
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The Shell
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Shell

870 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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Washington and Lee
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington and Lee

2200 N 2nd StArlington, VA 22201
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Gates of Ballston
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gates of Ballston

4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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Harvey Hall
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey Hall

850-860 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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Gilliam Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gilliam Place

918 S Lincoln StArlington, VA 22204
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Haven Columbia Pike
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Haven Columbia Pike

5100 7th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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Columbia Forest, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Forest area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Monticello at Southern Towers priced from $1,332. Ashlawn at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,365. Here are the most affordable Columbia Forest apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,332
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,365
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,421
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,441
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,442
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,445
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft1BR,1BA$1,480
Dominion PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityIndependenceStudio,1BA$1,500
Dorchester Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Forest, VA

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Forest 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 Columbia Forest 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 Columbia Forest 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
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.32
2615 13th Rd S, Unit C2615 13th Rd S2BR,1BA$2.00
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1.79
ReNew AlexandriaBaltimore2BR,1BA$2.29
5105 10th Pl S2 bed2BR,1BA$2.25
Infinity ApartmentsAlpha Renovated1BR,1BA$2.25
Columbia View1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
The Oliver in Alexandria1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Forest, Arlington, VA

Ranked #27

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

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia, including Arlington. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, 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 Columbia Forest Neighborhood in Arlington, VA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

59 / 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 Columbia Forest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Forest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Forest is under $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Forest is Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,480, while the average apartment in Columbia Forest costs $4,137.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Forest?

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 70 regular apartments in Columbia Forest 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 Columbia Forest?

Cheap apartments in Columbia Forest have an average cost of $582 which is $3,555 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Forest.

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