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4520 King St

AlexandriaVA22302

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Falls ChurchVA22041

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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 Stratford at Southern Towers priced from $1,203. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,398. Here are the most affordable Columbia Forest apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,203
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,398
Shawnee ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,425
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,495
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,498
The Oliver in AlexandriaStudioStudio,1BA$1,501
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 630 sqft1BR,1BA$1,520
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 540 sqft1BR,1BA$1,520
Seminary TowersStudio 1BA (535sf)Studio,1BA$1,523

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Forest, VA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Forest area is the $2.03 price per square foot Democracy Model at The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,380. The second greatest value Columbia Forest apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Dorchester Towers Apartments starting at $2,510 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights 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.
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityDemocracy2BR,1BA$2.03
Dorchester Towers Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
Dolley Madison Towers2x22BR,2BA$2.36
Park Shirlington2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.34
Braddock LeeBrentwood *Newly Renovated Homes Available2BR,1BA$2.14
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1.75
The WhitmorePlan A1A1BR,1BA$2.22
Cavalier Club1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.37
Barcroft View Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Forest?

There are currently 358 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Forest, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,124 to $10,570. There are also 173 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Forest ranging from $1,000 to $11,500.

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 $1,000 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,946.

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 $2,185 to $8,244, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $5,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,870.

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