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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTerwilliger Place
3445 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Shelton
3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNational Landing
2221 S Clark StArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOakland Apartments
3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 7Dorchester Apartments
2040 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRobin Towers
1215 Fort Myer DrArlington, VA 22209
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGates of Ballston
4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFort Henry Garden
2470 S Lowell StArlington, VA 22206
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowArna Marbella
1220 N Queen StArlington, VA 22209
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWholey Legacy Homes
1300 N Pierce StArlington, VA 22209
2642 N Pershing Dr
ArlingtonVA22201
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMarbella Apartments
1301 N Pierce StArlington, VA 22209
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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 NowAllendale Garden Apartments
2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
2511 S Grant St
ArlingtonVA22202
3408 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
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Columbia Grove Apartments
1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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Crystal House
1900 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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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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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 18Westmont Gardens Apartments
3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNalbert Apartments
1317 Fort Myer DrArlington, VA 22209
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFillmore Garden Apartments
805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Towers
1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLenox Club
401 S 12th StArlington, VA 22202
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now2200 Columbia Pike
2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDorchester Towers Apartments
2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowVirginia Gardens
1718 S Taylor StArlington, VA 22204
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe 1201 Apartments
1201 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHaven Columbia Pike
805 S Florida StArlington, VA 22204
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RiverHouse
1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
131 S Courthouse Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWoodbury Park
2306 11th St NArlington, VA 22201
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500 S Wayne StArlington, VA 22204
3515 Washington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowInfinity Apartments
955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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The Whitmore
4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Shirlington House
4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBallston Court
518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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Dolley Madison Towers
2300 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Carlyn
501 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308
989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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The Citizen at Shirlington Village
3000 S Randolph StArlington, VA 22206
1208-C N Wayne St
ArlingtonVA22201
5007 10th St S
ArlingtonVA22204
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2301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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4505 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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Alister Arlington Ridge
2400 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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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 | $1,950 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Columbia Heights South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $835 | $7,093 |
| Columbia Heights South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,290 | $977 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,587 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,050 | $7,625 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Terwilliger Place priced from $977. National Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. 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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| Terwilliger Place | 2B-M | 2BR,1BA | $977 |
| National Landing | 919 | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| The Shelton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,201 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,221 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,229 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,247 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,298 |
| The Square at 511 | 0/1/A-R | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Robin Towers | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights South, VA
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights South area is the $2.24 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $3,198. 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. |
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| Newport Village | Three Bedroom C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Arrive 2801 | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Park Carlyn | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Whitmore | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1D | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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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 $1,350.
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 $2,600.
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 169 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 $223 which is $2,377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights South.
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