Cheap Homes for Rent in the Columbia Heights South Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,200 (49 Rentals)

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property at 2712 1st St S

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2712 1st St S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3210 S 28th St

$1,300 - $1,750

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$1,300

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$1,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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3210 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 1114 N Taylor St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B

1114 N Taylor St
ArlingtonVA22201
property at 1912 S Glebe Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1912 S Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 812 N Ivy St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

812 N Ivy St

ArlingtonVA22201
property at 214 N George Mason Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

214 N George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22203
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 Sep 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305

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property at 1500 S George Mason Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1500 S George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 2603 Arlington Blvd

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2603 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22201
property at 142 N Bedford St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

142 N Bedford St

ArlingtonVA22201
property at 3220 S 28th St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

3220 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 1900 S Randolph St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1900 S Randolph St

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3311 Wyndham Cir

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 7

3311 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 24 S Old Glebe Rd

$1,945

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$1,945

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$1,945

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

24 S Old Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 4304 N Pershing Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 21

4304 N Pershing Dr

ArlingtonVA22203

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property at 1521 S George Mason Dr

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1521 S George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 710 22nd St S

$1,999

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$1,999

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$1,999

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

710 22nd St S, Unit 4

710 22nd St S
ArlingtonVA22202
property at 1303 S Walter Reed Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1303 S Walter Reed Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3310 Wyndham Cir

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 25

3310 Wyndham Cir, Unit Unit#1

3310 Wyndham Cir
AlexandriaVA22302
property at 2983 Columbus St S

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 28

2983 Columbus St S

ArlingtonVA22206
property at 4600 S Four Mile Run Dr

$1,785 - $2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4600 S Four Mile Run Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 2980 S Columbus St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2980 S Columbus St, Unit C2

2980 S Columbus St
ArlingtonVA22206
property at 1100 S Barton St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1100 S Barton St

ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 4520 King St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

4520 King St, Unit 601

4520 King St
AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3540 Martha Custis Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

3540 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3705 S George Mason Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

3705 S George Mason Dr, Unit 2202S

3705 S George Mason Dr
Falls ChurchVA22041
property at 1222 N Meade St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1222 N Meade St, Unit Es203

1222 N Meade St
ArlingtonVA22209
property at 1001 N Vermont St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1001 N Vermont St, Unit 612

1001 N Vermont St
ArlingtonVA22201
property at 806 S Arlington Mill Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

806 S Arlington Mill Dr, Unit 204

806 S Arlington Mill Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

$2,175

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$2,175

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$2,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 714

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
property at 1305 N Ode St

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1305 N Ode St, Unit 315

1305 N Ode St
ArlingtonVA22209

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property at 4551 Strutfield Ln

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

4551 Strutfield Ln, Unit 4416

4551 Strutfield Ln
AlexandriaVA22311
property at 3315 Wyndham Cir

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

3315 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 5300 Columbia Pike

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

5300 Columbia Pike

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3592 Martha Custis Dr

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

3592 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 7 E Glebe Rd

$2,245

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$2,245

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$2,245

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

7 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

7 E Glebe Rd
AlexandriaVA22305
property at 226 N Thomas St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

226 N Thomas St

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 1400 S Barton St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 7

1400 S Barton St

ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 1301 N Courthouse Rd

$2,250 - $3,500

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1301 N Courthouse Rd

ArlingtonVA22201
property at 2501-D S Walter Reed Dr

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 27

2501-D S Walter Reed Dr

ArlingtonVA22206
property at 1208 S Cleveland St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1208 S Cleveland St

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 900 N Stafford St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

900 N Stafford St

ArlingtonVA22203

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Arna Marbella1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,123
National Landing10094BR,2BA$1,170
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,294
Presidential GreensPlan A1C1BR,1BA$1,312
Crystal HouseS14 WF 50Studio,1BA$1,326
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,328
Fillmore Garden Apartments2 Bedroom Classic2BR,1BA$1,329
Gates of BallstonOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parliament House4 bed / 2 bath4BR,2BA$1.87
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.26
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Parkstone Alexandria1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A021BR,1BA$2.00
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Arlington View Terraces2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
Wholey Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.20
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Heights South, Arlington, VA

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 542 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights South, VA with pricing that ranges from $838 to $11,699. There are also 275 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights South ranging from $1,250 to $7,500.

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 $1,250 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,739.

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 $10,587, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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