
Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights South Neighborhood of Arlington, VA (662 Rentals)


Park Shirlington

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Avalon at Arlington Square

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Delancey at Shirlington Village

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Cortland at National Landing

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The Citizen at Shirlington Village

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Cortland on Pike

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Cortland Pentagon City

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Crystal Towers

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The Park At Arlington Ridge
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Cortland on South Eads

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Quimby on 23rd

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Crystal Plaza

The Point National Landing

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Cortland Ballston

Azure National Landing

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Fitzroy

J Luna at Ballston

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The Zoe

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Reva
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UrbA

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Sage Modern Apartments

The Earl

J SOL

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Centro Arlington

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Cortland Columbia Pike

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The Clark

Altaire

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Gables Pointe 14

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Crystal Flats

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The View Ballston

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Zoso Flats

Sofi 55 Hundred

Haven Columbia Pike

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The Whitmore

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Avalon Courthouse Place

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Crystal City Lofts

Tellus

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Pike3400

Parc View Apartments

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Virginia Square Towers

Instrata Pentagon City

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Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike

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Avalon Clarendon

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Crystal Square

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Shirlington House

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Wildwood Park

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Randolph Towers
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Columbia Heights South, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Heights South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Heights South Studio Apartments | $1,950 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Columbia Heights South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $835 | $7,093 |
| Columbia Heights South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,290 | $977 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,587 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,050 | $7,625 |
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There are currently 662 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbia Heights South Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia Heights South, Arlington, VA
Ranked #1
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Columbia Heights South, Arlington, VA
Hoffman-Boston Elementary School
Arlington Mill High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Arlington. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have children? Amongst all of the submarkets in Arlington, this residential area is known as amongst the finest neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, trails and recreation, and having the best-rated education available.
Outdoors Rating
We think living with the great outdoors is something they look for when they rent. This part of town has now become known as providing fantastic access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
Columbia Heights South is now ranked as one of our favorite higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, proximity to great shopping areas, park access, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Pet Friendly Rating
Have dogs or cats? This part of Washington ranks as one of the finest communities for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights South
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Columbia Heights South area of Arlington, VA?
As of today, August 30, 2026, there are currently 662 available Columbia Heights South apartments priced from $835 to $19,510, with an average monthly rent of $2,767.
How much are Studio apartments in Columbia Heights South?
There are currently 208 Studio Apartments in Columbia Heights South with rent ranges from $1,020 to $4,500 with an average price of $1,950.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Columbia Heights South Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Columbia Heights South ranges from $835 to $7,093 with an average monthly rent of $2,535.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia Heights South cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Columbia Heights South range from $977 to $19,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,290.
How expensive are Columbia Heights South Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 150 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Columbia Heights South on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,060 to $10,001 - averaging $3,587 for the location.
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