2709 13th Rd S
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Forest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (180 Rentals)
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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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$1,339 - $1,999
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFillmore Garden Apartments
805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
2712 1st St S
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,365 - $2,471
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGates of Ballston
4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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$1,371 - $2,275
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFort Henry Garden
2470 S Lowell StArlington, VA 22206
4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 341
4600 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
644 S Illinois St
ArlingtonVA22204
1912 S Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
3701 5th St S
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAllendale Garden Apartments
2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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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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$1,515 - $2,760
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Plaza
1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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$1,537 - $2,214
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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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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOakland Apartments
3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,594 - $4,005
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Towers
1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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$1,610 - $2,208
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$1,575 - $2,173
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$1,610 - $2,208
Columbia Grove Apartments
1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,625 - $1,850
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBartton Place
5551 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
4501 Arlington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22203
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$1,660 - $3,506
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDorchester Towers Apartments
2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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4374 N Pershing Dr
ArlingtonVA22203
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$1,684 - $2,499
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Shawnee Apartments
700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
133 S Courthouse Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,700 - $4,802
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now2200 Columbia Pike
2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,702 - $2,008
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHaven Columbia Pike
805 S Florida StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,753 - $4,753
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$1,753 - $4,753
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Penrose Square Apartments
2501 9th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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$1,755 - $3,110
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowInfinity Apartments
955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,770 - $2,850
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWestmont Gardens Apartments
3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,775 - $5,372
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$1,742 - $5,339
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$1,775 - $5,372
Bell Arlington Ridge
2400 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,795 - $2,500
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBallston Court
518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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$1,795
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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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$1,816 - $3,456
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$1,767 - $3,407
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$1,816 - $3,456
The Whitmore
4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,818 - $4,828
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$1,645 - $4,655
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$1,818 - $4,828
Shirlington House
4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
131 S Courthouse Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,849 - $3,199
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$1,815 - $3,165
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$1,849 - $3,199
Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike
1957 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,869 - $2,591
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityPark Shirlington
4510 S 31st StArlington, VA 22206
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$1,875 - $3,870
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$1,875 - $3,870
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Dolley Madison Towers
2300 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,895 - $2,100
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Lyn
501 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
1319 S Walter Reed Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,950
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$1,950
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5353 Columbia Pike, Unit 504
5353 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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5007 10th St S
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,965 - $2,365
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe George Mason Apartments
4303-4309 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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$1,967 - $4,638
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSiena Park
2301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
3456 S Stafford St
ArlingtonVA22206
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Alister Arlington Ridge
2400 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
106 N George Mason Dr
ArlingtonVA22203
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$1,995 - $3,595
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Wildwood Park
5550 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1Columbia Pike Apartments
500 S Wayne StArlington, VA 22204
3400 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
5001 10th St S
ArlingtonVA22204
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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 |
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| Columbia Forest Studio Apartments | $1,827 | $1,118 | $8,938 |
| Columbia Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,373 | $1,056 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,784 | $1,467 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,095 | $1,726 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,112 | $3,870 | $7,000 |
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There are currently 180 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbia Forest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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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 Olde Salem Village priced from $1,056. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,108. 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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| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,056 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,108 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,208 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,256 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,339 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,342 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Fort Henry Garden | 3BR / 2BA Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,371 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Forest, VA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Forest area is the $1.60 price per square foot Capital Model at The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $1,922. The second greatest value Columbia Forest apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $2,070 with a $1.95 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 Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Capital | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| The Oliver in Alexandria | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| Carousel Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Braddock Lee | Brentwood Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Parkstone Alexandria | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Barcroft Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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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 $1,372.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia Forest is Olde Salem Village which is listed at $1,056, while the average apartment in Columbia Forest costs $6,800.
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 39 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 $2,524 which is $4,276 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Forest.
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