
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights South Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $835 (105 Rentals)


The Shelton

Buckingham Village

Gates of Ballston

Wholey Legacy Homes

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Marbella Apartments

Allendale Garden Apartments

2511 S Grant St

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National Landing

Arna Marbella

Nalbert Apartments

Westmont Gardens Apartments

Dorchester Apartments

5353 Columbia Pike

Infinity Apartments

2200 Columbia Pike

4374 N Pershing Dr
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Virginia Gardens

Haven Columbia Pike

Ten at Clarendon

131 S Courthouse Rd

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Crystal House

Columbia Pike Apartments

Ballston Court

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308
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1319 S Walter Reed Dr

Dominion Towers

Woodbury Park

5007 10th St S

1208-C N Wayne St

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The Citizen at Shirlington Village

Park Shirlington

Park Lyn

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Dolley Madison Towers

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Avalon at Arlington Square
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4318 N Pershing Dr

Dominion Plaza

The Terraces at Arlington View East

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CE Scott

Arbor Heights

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Unity Homes at Ballston

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Harvey Hall
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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 | $1,964 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
Columbia Heights South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,541 | $835 | $7,437 |
| Columbia Heights South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,286 | $977 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,573 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,709 | $1,050 | $9,038 |
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There are currently 105 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
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Heights South is under $1,324.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights South?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights South is The Shelton which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights South costs $2,606.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Heights South?
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 167 regular apartments in Columbia Heights South 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 Heights South?
Cheap apartments in Columbia Heights South have an average cost of $239 which is $2,367 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights South.
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