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4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Forest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (135 Rentals)
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5138 9th St N, Unit Main Level, Unit Main Level
5138 9th St N
ArlingtonVA22205
301 S Fillmore St
ArlingtonVA22204
3001 20th Ct S
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,050
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600 N Vermont St, Unit 3-1, Unit 3-1
600 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22203
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$1,066 - $2,011
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowShelton Apartments
3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
608 N Abingdon St
ArlingtonVA22203
5609 6th St S
ArlingtonVA22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBuckingham Village
2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFillmore Garden Apartments
805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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1912 S Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAllendale Garden Apartments
2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Plaza
1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3, Unit #3
5008 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDorchester Towers Apartments
2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,515 - $3,180
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2040 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Carlin Senior Apartment Community
4300 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
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$1,540 - $2,600
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3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
26 S Old Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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5314 8th Rd S, Unit 6
5314 8th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
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Shirlington House
4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
2108 S Quincy St, Unit 1
2108 S Quincy St
ArlingtonVA22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now2200 Columbia Pike
2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
4378 N Pershing Dr
ArlingtonVA22203
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHaven Columbia Pike
805 S Florida StArlington, VA 22204
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Columbia Grove Apartments
1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
5111 8th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
3404 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
1529 S George Mason Dr, Unit George Mason Village, Unit George Mason Village
1529 S George Mason Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Towers
1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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$1,725
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500 S Wayne StArlington, VA 22204
5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
4360 N Pershing Dr, Unit 1, Unit 1
4360 N Pershing Dr
ArlingtonVA22203
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The Whitmore
4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBartton Place
5551 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308, Unit #308
989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBallston Court
518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
2726 Washington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowInfinity Apartments
955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSiena Park
2301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Shirlington
4510 S 31st StArlington, VA 22206
206 N Trenton St
ArlingtonVA22203
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720 N Monroe St, Unit 5, Unit 5
720 N Monroe StArlington, VA 22201
720 North Monroe Street, Unit 5, Unit 5
720 North Monroe Street
ArlingtonVA22201
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Lyn
501 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDolley Madison Towers
2300 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
235 N George Mason Dr
ArlingtonVA22203
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Kenmore Apartments
700-724 N Monroe StArlington, VA 22201
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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 | $1,705 | $1,057 | $7,883 |
| Columbia Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $1,092 | $9,133 |
| Columbia Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $1,467 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,208 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,145 | $3,870 | $4,435 |
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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 Gates of Ballston priced from $750. The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,057. 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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| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio,1BA | $1,057 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,178 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,194 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,228 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Forest, VA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Forest area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shell in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Columbia Forest apartment is the 311 N Bryan St Model at 311 N Bryan St, Unit Ground floor starting at $2,100 with a $1.91 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shell | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| 311 N Bryan St, Unit Ground floor | 311 N Bryan St | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Hillwood Manor Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| 5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3 | 5008 Columbia Pike | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
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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 $1,409.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia Forest is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, 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 49 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 $1,068 which is $3,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Forest.
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