Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia Heights South Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (24 Rentals)

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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 4 Beds unit found at 2221 S Clark priced from $1,180. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,323. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights South apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
Presidential GreensPlan A1C1BR,1BA$1,323
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,398
Shawnee ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,425
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights South, VA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights South area is the $2.25 price per square foot 2 Bed, 1 Bath 1224 21 Model at Crystal Plaza in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $2,755. The second greatest value Columbia Heights South apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Dorchester Towers Apartments starting at $2,510 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights 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.
Crystal Plaza2 Bed, 1 Bath 1224 212BR,1BA$2.25
Dorchester Towers Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
2121 Columbia Pike32BR,2BA$2.19
Park Shirlington2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.34
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1.75
The WhitmorePlan A1A1BR,1BA$2.22
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Terwilliger Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Presidential GreensPlan A1F1BR,1BA$2.34

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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 531 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights South, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,174 to $13,844. There are also 334 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights South ranging from $1,000 to $11,500.

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 $1,000 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,699.

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 $1,282 to $13,844, 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 $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,180.

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