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4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
801 N Florida St, Unit 3-SharedBath-Left, Unit 3-SharedBath-Left
801 N Florida St
ArlingtonVA22205
5609 6th St S
ArlingtonVA22204
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2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3, Unit #3
5008 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFillmore Garden Apartments
805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
4300 N Carlin Springs Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Plaza
1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 18Allendale Garden Apartments
2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Carlin Senior Apartment Community
4300 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
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3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Shirlington House
4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
26 S Old Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWoodbury Park at Courthouse
2306 11th St NArlington, VA 22201
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501 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
2108 S Quincy St
ArlingtonVA22204
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Dominion
333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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4378 N Pershing Dr
ArlingtonVA22203
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Columbia Grove Apartments
1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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The Whitmore
4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
5111 8th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
3404 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTen at Clarendon
3110 10th St NArlington, VA 22201
129 S Courthouse Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1Wayne Street Apartments
500 S Wayne StArlington, VA 22204
4360 N Pershing Dr, Unit 1, Unit 1
4360 N Pershing Dr
ArlingtonVA22203
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Shawnee Apartments
700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowInfinity Apartments
955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 15Westmont Gardens Apartments
3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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5551 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFisher House Apartments
5705 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22205
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBallston Court
518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308, Unit #308
989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
1529 S George Mason Dr, Unit George Mason Village, Unit George Mason Village
1529 S George Mason Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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Sheffield Court
701 N Wayne StArlington, VA 22201
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2301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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4510 S 31st StArlington, VA 22206
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989 S Buchanan St
ArlingtonVA22204
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPenrose Square Apartments
2501 9th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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5353 Columbia Pike, Unit 504, Unit 504
5353 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
235 N George Mason Dr
ArlingtonVA22203
1600 S Barton St, Unit 750, Unit 750
1600 S Barton St
ArlingtonVA22204
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5500 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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2525 10th St NArlington, VA 22201
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805 S Florida StArlington, VA 22204
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3900 N Fairfax DrArlington, VA 22203
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWildwood Park
5550 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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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 | $1,759 | $1,066 | $6,910 |
| Columbia Heights West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,361 | $1,092 | $9,133 |
| Columbia Heights West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,987 | $1,467 | $9,177 |
| Columbia Heights West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,340 | $1,998 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,396 | $4,405 | $8,612 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Heights West Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights West area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gates of Ballston priced from $750. Ashlawn at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,126. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,126 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,146 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,204 |
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,227 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,248 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,279 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,369 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights West, VA
As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights West area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shell in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Columbia Heights West apartment is the Chesapeake Model at Arrive 2801 starting at $2,392 with a $1.92 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shell | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Arrive 2801 | Chesapeake | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| The Oliver in Alexandria | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Hillwood Manor Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Constitution | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3 | 5008 Columbia Pike | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Heights West is under $1,372.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights West?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights West is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights West costs $5,722.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Heights West?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 49 regular apartments in Columbia Heights West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbia Heights West?
Cheap apartments in Columbia Heights West have an average cost of $169 which is $5,553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights West.
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