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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGates of Ballston
4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights South Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (133 Rentals)
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTerwilliger Place
3445 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNational Landing
2221 S Clark StArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowShelton Apartments
3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
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2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBuckingham Village
2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3, Unit #3
5008 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFillmore Garden Apartments
805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWholey Legacy Homes
1300 N Pierce StArlington, VA 22209
4300 N Carlin Springs Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Towers
1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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Crystal House
1900 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe 1201 Apartments
1201 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Plaza
1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 18Allendale Garden Apartments
2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDorchester Apartments
2040 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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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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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOakland Apartments
3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1Nalbert Apartments
1317 Fort Myer DrArlington, VA 22209
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26 S Old Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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Dominion
333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWoodbury Park at Courthouse
2306 11th St NArlington, VA 22201
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Shirlington House
4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowInfinity Apartments
955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now2200 Columbia Pike
2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
1404 12th St N
ArlingtonVA22209
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RiverHouse
1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
4378 N Pershing Dr
ArlingtonVA22203
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHaven Columbia Pike
805 S Florida StArlington, VA 22204
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Columbia Grove Apartments
1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
5111 8th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
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1034 17th St S, Unit B, Unit B
1034 17th St SArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDorchester Towers Apartments
2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
3404 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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The Whitmore
4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTen at Clarendon
3110 10th St NArlington, VA 22201
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1Wayne Street Apartments
500 S Wayne StArlington, VA 22204
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129 S Courthouse Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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401 S 12th StArlington, VA 22202
1300 N Meade St
ArlingtonVA22209
3515 Washington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22Westmont Gardens Apartments
3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
1320 Fort Myer Dr
ArlingtonVA22209
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParc View Apartments
815 18th St SArlington, VA 22202
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBallston Court
518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308, Unit #308
989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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Sheffield Court
701 N Wayne StArlington, VA 22201
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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 | $2,014 | $1,066 | $7,802 |
| Columbia Heights South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,589 | $838 | $9,133 |
| Columbia Heights South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,433 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,031 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,205 | $1,060 | $8,612 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Heights South Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights South area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gates of Ballston priced from $750. National Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,060. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights South apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| National Landing | 209 | 4BR,2BA | $1,060 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,146 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,168 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,177 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,257 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights South, VA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights South area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shell in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Columbia Heights South apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Jackson Crossing starting at $2,023 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Heights South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Shell | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 311 N Bryan St, Unit Ground floor | 311 N Bryan St | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| Arrive 2801 | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3 | 5008 Columbia Pike | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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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 $1,372.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights South?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights South is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights South costs $3,665.
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 214 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 $321 which is $3,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights South.
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