Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights West Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $900 (117 Rentals)

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Buckingham Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Buckingham Gardens

315 N George Mason DrArlington, VA 22203
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Columbia Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Gardens

5309 8th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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Glenayr Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenayr Apartments

399 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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Barcroft Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Barcroft Apartments

1130 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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The Springs Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Springs Apartments

555 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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Westover Flats I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westover Flats I

5741 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22205
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Irving Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Irving Apartments

605 N Irving StArlington, VA 22201
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The Ashtons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ashtons

5700 N 10th Rd NArlington, VA 22205
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Tanglewood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tanglewood Apartments

4241 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Ivy St. Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy St. Apartments

922 N Ivy StArlington, VA 22201
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Randolph Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Randolph Street

1111 N Randolph StArlington, VA 22201
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2121 Columbia Pike
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2121 Columbia Pike

2121 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204

Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Heights West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights West area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Monticello at Southern Towers priced from $1,398. Seminary Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,416. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,398
Seminary TowersStudio 1BA (530sf)Studio,1BA$1,416
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448
Shawnee ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,525
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,548
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,548
The Oliver in AlexandriaStudioStudio,1BA$1,548
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,578
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,578

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights West, VA

As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights West area is the $2.16 price per square foot L1 Model at Garfield Park in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $4,835. The second greatest value Columbia Heights West apartment is the Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village starting at $2,998 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Shirlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Heights West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Garfield ParkL11BR,2BA$2.16
Newport VillageThree Bedroom C23BR,2BA$2.10
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.33
Fisher House Apartments2C 60%2BR,1BA$2.09
The WhitmorePlan A1A1BR,1BA$2.33
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityConstitution1BR,1BA$2.01
Munson HillOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.38
Barcroft Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.34
Barcroft View Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.29
Westmont Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA

Ranked #21

Among neighborhoods in Arlington, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwestern Washington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights West Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia Heights West?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia Heights West is at Monticello at Southern Towers listed at $1,398.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Heights West Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Heights West Apartment is $1,627 at Shelton Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Heights West Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia Heights West is starting from $1,922 at Newport Village.

What is the most affordable Columbia Heights West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Heights West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes and starts from $2,475.

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