Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia Forest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $900 (22 Rentals)

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2709 13th Rd S

ArlingtonVA22204

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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 $1,398. Seminary Towers 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 TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,398
Seminary TowersStudio 1BA (560sf)Studio,1BA$1,440
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,465
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment HomesStudio - 500 sqftStudio,1BA$1,465

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Forest, VA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Forest area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Dorchester Apartments in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value Columbia Forest apartment is the Two Bedroom B1A Model at Newport Village starting at $2,049 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Shirlington 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.
Dorchester Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
Newport VillageTwo Bedroom B1A2BR,1BA$1.97
Wellington2 Bed/1 Bath - B1C2BR,1BA$2.24
The SpireTwo Bedroom - ADA Accessible2BR,1BA$2.04
The WhitmorePlan A1A1BR,1BA$2.37
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityConstitution1BR,1BA$2.08
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Carousel Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
Barcroft View Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.29
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Forest?

There are currently 347 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Forest, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,067 to $10,537. There are also 158 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Forest ranging from $900 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia Forest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia Forest ranges from $900 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,617.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbia Forest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia Forest range from $1,959 to $5,660, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $5,075. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,870.

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