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The Shelton
3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Forest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,020 (178 Rentals)
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5609 6th St S
ArlingtonVA22204
644 S Illinois St
ArlingtonVA22204
1912 S Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
3001 20th Ct S
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,200
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5033 5th St N, Unit A bedroom in a 2 BR apartment
5033 5th St NArlington, VA 22203
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$1,240 - $2,600
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Oakland Apartments
3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,325 - $1,467
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Buckingham Village
2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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$1,350 - $2,825
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Dorchester Apartments
2040 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,371 - $2,275
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Fort Henry Garden
2470 S Lowell StArlington, VA 22206
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4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 341
4600 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,450 - $2,475
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Dominion Plaza
1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
2642 N Pershing Dr
ArlingtonVA22201
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$1,495 - $3,997
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Dominion Towers
1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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$1,500
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Allendale Garden Apartments
2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
3408 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
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$1,510 - $2,208
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Base Rent$1,475 - $2,173
Required Monthly Fees$35
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Columbia Grove Apartments
1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,533 - $3,176
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Required Monthly Fees$18
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Dominion
333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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$1,537 - $2,214
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The Carlin Senior Apartment Community
4300 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
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$1,550 - $2,550
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Westmont Gardens Apartments
3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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5101 8th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,579 - $2,269
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Fillmore Garden Apartments
805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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$1,650 - $4,5191 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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2200 Columbia Pike
2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
30 S Old Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
131 S Courthouse Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,660 - $3,506
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Dorchester Towers Apartments
2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,695 - $2,123
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Virginia Gardens
1718 S Taylor StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,699 - $2,200
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Bartton Place
5551 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,702 - $2,008
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Haven Columbia Pike
805 S Florida StArlington, VA 22204
5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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814 S Arlington Mill Dr, Unit 302
814 S Arlington Mill Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,750 - $2,200
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Columbia Pike Apartments
500 S Wayne StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,760 - $2,735
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Infinity Apartments
955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,770 - $3,446
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Base Rent$1,721 - $3,397
Required Monthly Fees$49
Total Monthly Price$1,770 - $3,446
The Whitmore
4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,795
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308
989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,795 - $2,100
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Park Carlyn
501 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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$1,795 - $2,500
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Ballston Court
518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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$1,795 - $3,870
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Dolley Madison Towers
2300 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,798 - $3,726
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Base Rent$1,625 - $3,553
Required Monthly Fees$173
Total Monthly Price$1,798 - $3,726
Shirlington House
4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,809 - $3,929
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The Citizen at Shirlington Village
3000 S Randolph StArlington, VA 22206
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5007 10th St S
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,858 - $4,215
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Siena Park
2301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,869 - $2,591
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Park Shirlington
4505 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
702 S Arlington Mill Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
4318 N Pershing Dr
ArlingtonVA22203
851 N Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
2908 13th Rd S, Unit 1
2908 13th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
2908 13th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,950 - $4,934Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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Penrose Square Apartments
2501 9th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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$1,950 - $3,595
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Wildwood Park
5550 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Columbia Forest, Arlington, VA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Forest Studio Apartments | $1,674 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Columbia Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,224 | $1,325 | $7,162 |
| Columbia Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,724 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,928 | $1,726 | $5,295 |
| Columbia Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,267 | $3,870 | $6,500 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Forest Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Forest area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Shelton priced from $1,080. The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,202. Here are the most affordable Columbia Forest apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Shelton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio,1BA | $1,202 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,229 |
| Larchmont Village Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,252 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,264 |
| Olde Salem Village | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,278 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Forest, VA
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Forest area is the $2.05 price per square foot Three Bedroom w/ Alcove/Den Model at Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Columbia Forest apartment is the Capital Model at The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community starting at $2,152 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom w/ Alcove/Den | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Capital | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| 5033 5th St N, Unit A bedroom in a 2 BR apartment | 5033 5th St N | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Barcroft View Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.76 |
| Park Carlyn | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Columbia Pike Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Barcroft Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
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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 $1,355.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia Forest is The Shelton which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Columbia Forest costs $2,227.
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 61 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 $624 which is $1,603 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Forest.
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