Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Forest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $900 (98 Rentals)

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Glenayr Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glenayr Apartments

399 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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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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The Ashtons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ashtons

5700 N 10th Rd NArlington, VA 22205
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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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Gilliam Place
Studio Apartments

Gilliam Place

918 S Lincoln StArlington, VA 22204
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Harvey Hall
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey Hall

850-860 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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2112 Columbia Pike
1 Bedroom Apartments

2112 Columbia Pike

2112 Columbia PikeArlington, 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 $1,418. Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,440. Here are the most affordable Columbia Forest apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,418
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment HomesStudio - 500 sqftStudio,1BA$1,440
Seminary TowersStudio 1BA (560sf)Studio,1BA$1,440
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,459
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,489
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft1BR,1BA$1,520
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,530
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityConstitution1BR,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Forest, VA

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Forest area is the $2.17 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Munson Hill in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Columbia Forest apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Dorchester Apartments starting at $2,220 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights 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.
Munson HillTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.17
Dorchester Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
Newport VillageTwo Bedroom B1A2BR,1BA$1.92
Wellington2 Bed/1 Bath - B1C2BR,1BA$2.28
Carousel Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.01
The SpireTwo Bedroom - ADA Accessible2BR,1BA$2.04
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityA11BR,1BA$2.25
Barcroft View Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.29
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Forest, Arlington, VA

Ranked #31

Among neighborhoods in Arlington, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia Forest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia Forest is at Monticello at Southern Towers listed at $1,398.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Forest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Forest Apartment is $1,489 at Fillmore Garden Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Forest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia Forest is starting from $1,825 at Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Columbia Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes and starts from $2,140.

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