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4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Forest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (76 Rentals)
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowShelton Apartments
3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,325 - $1,467
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBuckingham Village
2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3
5008 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Plaza
1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFillmore Garden Apartments
805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
4300 N Carlin Springs Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Towers
1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,515 - $3,180
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDorchester Apartments
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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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOakland Apartments
3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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3618 6th St S, Unit 6th Street
3618 6th St SArlington, VA 22204
26 S Old Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Whitmore
4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
22 S Old Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now2200 Columbia Pike
2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 15Dorchester Towers Apartments
2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowColumbia Grove Apartments
1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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Kenmore Apartments
700-724 N Monroe StArlington, VA 22201
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The Springs Apartments
555 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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Arna Valley View Apartments
2300 25th St SArlington, VA 22206
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Gilliam Place
918 S Lincoln StArlington, VA 22204
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Glenayr Apartments
399 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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Arbor Heights
5203 8th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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Barcroft Apartments
1130 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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Arlington Mill Residences
901 S Dinwiddie StArlington, VA 22204
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Harvey Hall
850-860 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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616 N Piedmont St
616 N Piedmont StArlington, VA 22203
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Irving Apartments
605 N Irving StArlington, VA 22201
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The Ashtons
5700 N 10th Rd NArlington, VA 22205
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The Barkalow Apartments
2708 N Pershing DrArlington, VA 22201
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2121 Columbia Pike
2121 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Columbia Hills Apartments
1000 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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5105 10th Pl S
5105 10th Pl SArlington, VA 22204
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Washington and Lee
2200 N 2nd StArlington, VA 22201
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Buchanan Gardens Apartments
914-934 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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2112 Columbia Pike
2112 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Patrick Henry Apartments
6172 Wilson BlvdArlington, VA 22205
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Greenbrier Apartments
835-871 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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540 N Thomas St
540 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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$1,236 - $5,363
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMonticello at Southern Towers
5055 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAshlawn at Southern Towers
4921 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowStratford at Southern Towers
4901 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Olde Salem Village
6084 Argyle DrFalls Church, VA 22041
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Graham at Southern Towers
5021 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSherwood at Southern Towers
5001 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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$1,424 - $2,494
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The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community
6166 Leesburg PikeFalls Church, VA 22044
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowStoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes
5797A Rayburn AveAlexandria, VA 22311
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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 | $1,722 | $1,066 | $6,910 |
| Columbia Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,235 | $1,092 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,782 | $897 | $9,177 |
| Columbia Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,263 | $1,998 | $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. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,236. 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 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,236 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,274 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,357 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Forest, VA
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Forest area is the $2.14 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Oliver in Alexandria in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,652. The second greatest value Columbia Forest apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza starting at $1,741 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Alexandria West 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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| The Oliver in Alexandria | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| Walter Reed Apartments | 2BR 1BA - 500 Walter Reed Street | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Barcroft Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom w/ Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Alante in Alexandria | The Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Barcroft View Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
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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 72 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 $1,091 which is $3,046 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Forest.
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