
Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights West Neighborhood of Arlington, VA (664 Rentals)


Park Shirlington

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Delancey at Shirlington Village

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The Citizen at Shirlington Village

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Cortland Ballston

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Fitzroy

J Luna at Ballston

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UrbA

J SOL

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Centro Arlington
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Ten at Clarendon

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The Crossing at Ballston

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The View Ballston

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Zoso Flats

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Haven Columbia Pike

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The Whitmore

Infinity Apartments

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Pike3400

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Virginia Square Towers
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Shirlington House

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Wildwood Park

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Randolph Towers

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Quincy Plaza

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Richmond Square

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AVA Ballston Square

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Columbia Grove Apartments

Ten Select

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Ballston Place

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Jasper Columbia Pike
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Fillmore Garden Apartments

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Westmont Apartments

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4040 Wilson

The Waycroft

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672 Flats

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Latitude

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Shawnee Apartments

Gates of Ballston

Ballston Garden Apartments

Ballston Court
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Virginia Square

2200 Columbia Pike

Dominion Plaza

Westmont Gardens Apartments

Oakland Apartments

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Sheffield Court

The George Mason Apartments

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Alister Arlington Ridge

Woodbury Park

Westover Court Apartments
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Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Heights West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Heights West Studio Apartments | $1,818 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Columbia Heights West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,344 | $1,325 | $6,645 |
| Columbia Heights West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,927 | $1,256 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,086 | $1,726 | $7,156 |
| Columbia Heights West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,443 | $4,405 | $9,038 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Columbia Heights West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,786 | $2,100 | $4,500 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,863 | $2,800 | $5,500 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $4,756 | $3,778 | $6,800 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $6,615 | $4,995 | $9,000 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $6,833 | $6,000 | $7,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 664 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbia Heights West Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia Heights West, Arlington, VA
Ranked #21
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Virginia, including Arlington. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting with little ones? Amongst all of the communities in Arlington, this part of town has a reputation as one of our favorite neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and great education resources.
Outdoors Rating
Do you like the outdoors? Columbia Heights West has emerged as providing really good access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
This area of Arlington ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights West
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Columbia Heights West area of Arlington, VA?
As of today, August 25, 2026, there are currently 664 available Columbia Heights West apartments priced from $1,020 to $13,575, with an average monthly rent of $2,530.
How much are Studio apartments in Columbia Heights West?
There are currently 157 Studio Apartments in Columbia Heights West with rent ranges from $1,020 to $4,500 with an average price of $1,818.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Columbia Heights West Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Columbia Heights West ranges from $1,325 to $6,645 with an average monthly rent of $2,344.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia Heights West cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Columbia Heights West range from $1,256 to $10,692. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,927.
How expensive are Columbia Heights West Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 118 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Columbia Heights West on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,726 to $7,156 - averaging $3,086 for the location.
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