Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Forest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (80 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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616 N Piedmont St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

616 N Piedmont St

616 N Piedmont 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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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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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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2112 Columbia Pike
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2112 Columbia Pike

2112 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Greenbrier Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbrier Apartments

835-871 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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540 N Thomas St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

540 N Thomas St

540 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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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 1 Bed unit found at Gates of Ballston priced from $750. The Spire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable Columbia Forest apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gates of BallstonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The SpireOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
The Alante in AlexandriaThe ElateStudio,1BA$1,300
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,332
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,355
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,365
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityIndependenceStudio,1BA$1,395
Seminary TowersStudio 1BA (530sf)Studio,1BA$1,413
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,421
ReNew AlexandriaAlexandria1BR,1BA$1,429

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Forest, VA

As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Forest area is the $2.30 price per square foot 2x2 Den Model at Birchwood in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,195. 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.
Birchwood2x2 Den2BR,2BA$2.30
Ballston Garden Apartments2 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.18
Dorchester Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2.04
Mission LoftsA9 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.26
The WhitmorePlan A1A1BR,1BA$2.20
The SpireTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.01
Barcroft View Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.15
The Oliver in Alexandria1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.30
ReNew AlexandriaAlexandria1BR,1BA$2.14

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Columbia Forest, Arlington, VA

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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.

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 $1,429.

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 93 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 $499 which is $3,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Forest.

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