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Columbia Heights South, Arlington, VA Local Guide

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. The Spire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights South apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gates of BallstonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The SpireOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,050
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,318
Crystal HouseS9 WF 50Studio,1BA$1,322
Monticello at Southern TowersS1CStudio,1BA$1,346
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,355
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,365
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,426

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights South, VA

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights South area is the $2.18 price per square foot 2 bed / 1 bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Columbia Heights South apartment is the 302 Model at Parliament House starting at $2,000 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Crystal City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Heights South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ballston Garden Apartments2 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.18
Parliament House3021BR,1BA$1.90
The Oliver in Alexandria2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.95
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2.00
4851 Arlington Blvd, Unit Basement space4851 Arlington Blvd1BR,1BA$1.50
The SpireTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.01
Arlington View Terraces2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
Joe and Midge Wholey Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
ReNew AlexandriaAlexandria1BR,1BA$2.27
Lloyd Apartments1D1BR,1BA$2.28

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Columbia Heights South, Arlington, and the greater Washington area. 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 the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,426.

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 $4,767.

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 190 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 $268 which is $4,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights South.

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