
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights South Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (157 Rentals)
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National Landing

Arna Marbella

Apex Apartments

Buckingham Village

Fillmore Garden Apartments

Gates of Ballston

1220 N Quinn St

Wholey Legacy Homes

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3701 5th St S

2511 S Grant St

Allendale Garden Apartments

1830 Columbia Pike

Dorchester Apartments

Dominion Plaza

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

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Oakland Apartments

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Nalbert Apartments

Dominion Towers

Marbella Apartments

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Columbia Grove Apartments

Woodbury Park at Courthouse

1200 N Nash St

4501 Arlington Blvd

Dorchester Towers Apartments

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RiverHouse

Robin Towers
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5353 Columbia Pike

2200 Columbia Pike

133 S Courthouse Rd

Haven Columbia Pike

Ten at Clarendon

Columbia Pike Apartments

1305 N Ode St

1428 12th St N

3515 Washington Blvd

989 S Buchanan St
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3600 S Glebe Rd

Fort Henry Gardens

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Shirlington House

Infinity Apartments

Westmont Gardens Apartments

4020 Washington Blvd, Unit 3

Ballston Court

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

The 1201 Apartments

131 S Courthouse Rd
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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 | $2,078 | $1,138 | $8,938 |
| Columbia Heights South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,651 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,453 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,542 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,330 | $1,050 | $8,903 |
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There are currently 157 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbia Heights South Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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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 Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,099. Arna Marbella has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights South apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Arna Marbella | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,123 |
| National Landing | 1009 | 4BR,2BA | $1,170 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,294 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,312 |
| Crystal House | S14 WF 50 | Studio,1BA | $1,326 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,328 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights South, VA
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights South area is the $1.87 price per square foot 4 bed / 2 bath Model at Parliament House in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Columbia Heights South apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza starting at $1,838 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Alexandria West 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parliament House | 4 bed / 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Parkstone Alexandria | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
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Best Local Schools in Columbia Heights South, Arlington, VA
Hoffman-Boston Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights South Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia Heights South?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia Heights South is at The Square at 511 Apartments listed at $1,099.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Heights South Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Heights South Apartment is $1,100 at Arna Marbella.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Heights South Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia Heights South is starting from $1,329 at Fillmore Garden Apartments.
What is the most affordable Columbia Heights South Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Heights South Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at National Landing and starts from $1,282.
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