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3445 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights South Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (162 Rentals)
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNational Landing
2221 S Clark StArlington, VA 22202
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3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
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2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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1300 N Pierce StArlington, VA 22209
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805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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1220 N Queen StArlington, VA 22209
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Crystal House
1900 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Towers
1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAllendale Garden Apartments
2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Plaza
1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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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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3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGates of Ballston
4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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1317 Fort Myer DrArlington, VA 22209
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1301 N Queen StArlington, VA 22209
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1034 17th St SArlington, VA 22202
1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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Columbia Grove Apartments
1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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2306 11th St NArlington, VA 22201
5111 8th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
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2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
4378 N Pershing Dr
ArlingtonVA22203
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Shawnee Apartments
700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe 1201 Apartments
1201 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
3404 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
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133 S Courthouse Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
750 S Dickerson St
ArlingtonVA22204
5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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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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500 S Wayne StArlington, VA 22204
1305 N Ode St
ArlingtonVA22209
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2470 S Lowell StArlington, VA 22206
206 N Trenton St
ArlingtonVA22203
1300 N Meade St
ArlingtonVA22209
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3515 Washington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
4141 Henderson Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
3600 S Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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RiverHouse
1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowInfinity Apartments
955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
1428 12th St N
ArlingtonVA22209
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308
989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
2726 Washington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
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518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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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 |
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| Columbia Heights South Studio Apartments | $2,011 | $1,066 | $8,938 |
| Columbia Heights South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,702 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $1,050 | $8,768 |
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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 4 Beds unit found at National Landing priced from $1,050. The Square at 511 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. 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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| National Landing | 209 | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,218 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,297 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1D | Studio,1BA | $1,306 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,311 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
| The Spire | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights South, VA
As of June 01, 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 |
| 1809 S Monroe St, Unit A | 1809 S Monroe St | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Ballston Garden Apartments | 2 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Oliver in Alexandria | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Parkstone Alexandria | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Springs Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
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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 $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights South?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights South is Ashlawn at Southern Towers which is listed at $1,328, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights South costs $13,032.
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 159 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 $349 which is $12,683 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights South.
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