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Gates of Ballston
4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
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2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
4300 N Carlin Springs Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
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1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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4300 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
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3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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701 N Wayne StArlington, VA 22201
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4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
3110 10th St N
ArlingtonVA22201
24 S Old Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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Westmont Gardens Apartments
3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
209 N Trenton St
ArlingtonVA22203
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518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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500 S Wayne StArlington, VA 22204
2803 Arlington Blvd
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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 | $1,749 | $1,066 | $6,795 |
| Columbia Heights West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $1,092 | $6,695 |
| Columbia Heights West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,950 | $1,467 | $9,265 |
| Columbia Heights West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,424 | $1,998 | $9,491 |
| Columbia Heights West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,356 | $4,405 | $6,550 |
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There are currently 97 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbia Heights West Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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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. The Spire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. 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 |
| The Spire | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,332 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Seminary Towers | Studio 1BA (530sf) | Studio,1BA | $1,407 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,421 |
| Shawnee Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| ReNew Alexandria | Alexandria | 1BR,1BA | $1,439 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,441 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights West, VA
As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights West area is the $2.30 price per square foot 2x2 Den Model at Birchwood in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Columbia Heights West apartment is the 2 bed / 1 bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Maywood 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. |
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| Birchwood | 2x2 Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| Ballston Garden Apartments | 2 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Mission Lofts | A9 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| The Whitmore | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Spire | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.01 |
| Barcroft View Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| The Oliver in Alexandria | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| ReNew Alexandria | Alexandria | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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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 $1,441.
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 $5,100.
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 65 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 $106 which is $4,994 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights West.
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