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

3601 5th St S, Unit Room 2

4300 N Carlin Springs Rd

813 N Jackson St, Unit 1

4501 Arlington Blvd

Oakland Apartments
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The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

2107 5th St S

Gates of Ballston

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Dominion

Dominion Plaza

Shirlington House

Woodbury Park at Courthouse

Fillmore Garden Apartments

5353 Columbia Pike

2200 Columbia Pike

Sheffield Court

Greenbrier Apartments
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5014 Columbia Pike

989 S Buchanan St

3701 5th St S

131 S Courthouse Rd

Wayne Street Apartments

Fort Henry Gardens

Infinity Apartments
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Ballston Court

Bartton Place

806 S Arlington Mill Dr

4521 28th Rd S

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr
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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 |
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Columbia Heights West Studio Apartments | $1,874 | $1,398 | $4,711 |
Columbia Heights West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,534 | $1,149 | $9,320 |
Columbia Heights West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,270 | $1,467 | $10,000+ |
Columbia Heights West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,676 | $1,959 | $9,392 |
Columbia Heights West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,005 | $5,520 | $6,490 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
Seminary Towers | Studio 1BA (530sf) | Studio,1BA | $1,416 |
Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
Shawnee Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,548 |
Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,548 |
The Oliver in Alexandria | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,548 |
The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,578 |
Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Garfield Park | L1 | 1BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Newport Village | Three Bedroom C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.10 |
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.33 |
Fisher House Apartments | 2C 60% | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
The Whitmore | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Constitution | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Munson Hill | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Barcroft Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Barcroft View Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Westmont Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia Heights West, Arlington, VA
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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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