Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia Heights South Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,100 (22 Rentals)

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property at 224 Evans Ln

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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224 Evans Ln

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 904 N Ivy St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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904 N Ivy St

ArlingtonVA22201
property at 129 W Reed Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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129 W Reed Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 1208 S Cleveland St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1208 S Cleveland St

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3911 Elbert Ave

$1,530

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$1,530

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$1,530

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 806 S Arlington Mill Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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806 S Arlington Mill Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 2465 Army Navy Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 28

2465 Army Navy Dr, Unit 402

2465 Army Navy Dr
ArlingtonVA22206

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property at 809 N Abingdon St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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809 N Abingdon St

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 214 N George Mason Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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214 N George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 5216 8th Rd S

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5216 8th Rd S, Unit 8

5216 8th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1225 Martha Custis Dr

$1,790

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$1,790

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$1,790

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1225 Martha Custis Dr, Unit 1003

1225 Martha Custis Dr
AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3705 S George Mason Dr

$1,800 - $2,600

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3705 S George Mason Dr

Falls ChurchVA22041
property at 211 E Glebe Rd

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

211 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

211 E Glebe Rd
AlexandriaVA22305

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property at 4600 S Four Mile Run Dr

$1,900 - $2,990

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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4600 S Four Mile Run Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 4724 29th St S

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 17

4724 29th St S, Unit apartment c2

4724 29th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
property at 1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd

$1,975 - $2,100

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom Rentals

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property at 2500 N Van Dorn St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 28

2500 N Van Dorn St, Unit 510

2500 N Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22302
property at 2616 Arlington Blvd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2616 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 4726 29th St S

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4726 29th St S, Unit C-1

4726 29th St S
ArlingtonVA22206

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property at 704 S Arlington Mill Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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704 S Arlington Mill Dr

ArlingtonVA22204

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. 2221 S Clark 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gates of BallstonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,050
Monticello at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,261
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,295
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights South, VA

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights South area is the $2.19 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Oliver in Alexandria in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,715. The second greatest value Columbia Heights South apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza starting at $1,741 with a $1.64 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Oliver in Alexandria3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.19
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Terwilliger Place2B-E2BR,1.5BA$2.12
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.13
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2.04
Parkview Manor ApartmentsTwo Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.35
The Fields of ArlingtonA4a1BR,1BA$2.29
Infinity ApartmentsAlpha Renovated1BR,1BA$2.27
Dorchester Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.29
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.34

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Columbia Heights South, Arlington, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights South

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights South?

There are currently 533 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights South, VA with pricing that ranges from $737 to $12,524. There are also 292 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights South ranging from $1,100 to $9,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia Heights South?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia Heights South ranges from $1,100 to $9,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,041.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbia Heights South?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia Heights South range from $1,126 to $12,524, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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