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The Shelton
3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,200
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5033 5th St N, Unit A bedroom in a 2 BR apartment
5033 5th St NArlington, VA 22203
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$1,240 - $2,600
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Oakland Apartments
3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,325 - $1,467
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Buckingham Village
2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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$1,371 - $2,275
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Fort Henry Garden
2470 S Lowell StArlington, VA 22206
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$1,450 - $2,475
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Dominion Plaza
1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
2642 N Pershing Dr
ArlingtonVA22201
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$1,500
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Allendale Garden Apartments
2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,500
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Total Monthly Price$1,500
5733 Washington Blvd
5733 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22205
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$1,510 - $2,208
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Base Rent$1,475 - $2,173
Required Monthly Fees$35
Total Monthly Price$1,510 - $2,208
Columbia Grove Apartments
1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,518 - $3,050
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Base Rent$1,500 - $3,032
Required Monthly Fees$18
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Dominion
333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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$1,537 - $2,214
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The Carlin Senior Apartment Community
4300 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
5101 8th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,550 - $2,550
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Westmont Gardens Apartments
3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,575 - $1,650
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Westover Court Apartments
5740 16th Rd NArlington, VA 22205
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$1,599
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2025 5th St S, Unit #3
2025 5th St SArlington, VA 22204
1400 N Kenilworth St
ArlingtonVA22205
5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,649 - $3,346
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Base Rent$1,600 - $3,297
Required Monthly Fees$49
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The Whitmore
4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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2200 Columbia Pike
2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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131 S Courthouse Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
30 S Old Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,696 - $2,123
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Virginia Gardens
1718 S Taylor StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,699 - $2,591
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Park Shirlington
4505 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,699 - $2,269
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Fillmore Garden Apartments
805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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$1,702 - $2,008
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Haven Columbia Pike
805 S Florida StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,744 - $2,299
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Woodbury Park
2306 11th St NArlington, VA 22201
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$1,775 - $2,735
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Infinity Apartments
955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,780
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Fisher House Apartments
5705 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22205
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$1,795 - $2,500
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Ballston Court
518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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$1,795
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308
989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,795 - $2,100
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Park Carlyn
501 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
5318 8th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,809 - $3,858
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The Citizen at Shirlington Village
3000 S Randolph StArlington, VA 22206
5007 10th St S
ArlingtonVA22204
4241 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,858 - $4,263
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Siena Park
2301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,864 - $3,689
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Base Rent$1,467 - $3,292
Required Monthly Fees$397
Total Monthly Price$1,864 - $3,689
Sheffield Court
701 N Wayne StArlington, VA 22201
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$1,883 - $3,648
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Base Rent$1,710 - $3,475
Required Monthly Fees$173
Total Monthly Price$1,883 - $3,648
Shirlington House
4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
851 N Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
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1501 South George Mason Drive, Unit 13
1501 South George Mason DriveArlington, VA 22204
4318 N Pershing Dr
ArlingtonVA22203
702 S Arlington Mill Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,924 - $6,753
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Centro Arlington
950 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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Penrose Square Apartments
2501 9th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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$1,950
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5353 Columbia Pike, Unit 504
5353 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
2908 13th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,965 - $2,025
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The George Mason Apartments
4303-4309 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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$1,969 - $2,499
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Shawnee Apartments
700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
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$1,971 - $3,459
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Sofi 55 Hundred
5500 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 | $1,745 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Columbia Heights West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,338 | $1,325 | $7,000 |
| Columbia Heights West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,067 | $1,726 | $6,028 |
| Columbia Heights West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,713 | $4,365 | $6,589 |
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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 The Shelton priced from $1,080. Sherwood at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,194. 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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| The Shelton | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,080 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio, 1BA | $1,194 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio, 1BA | $1,211 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio, 1BA | $1,221 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio, 1BA | $1,225 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio, 1BA | $1,248 |
| Larchmont Village Apartments | Efficiency | Studio, 1BA | $1,250 |
| Olde Salem Village | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A01 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,277 |
| Seminary Towers | Studio 1BA (535sf) | Studio, 1BA | $1,357 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights West, VA
As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights West area is the $2.13 price per square foot 3 bed / bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Columbia Heights West apartment is the Capital Model at The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community in the Central Business District neighborhood starting at $2,162 with a $1.80 price per square foot. 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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| Ballston Garden Apartments | 3 bed / bath | 3BR, 2BA | $2.13 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Capital | 2BR, 2BA | $1.80 |
| 5033 5th St N, Unit A bedroom in a 2 BR apartment | 5033 5th St N | 2BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| Barcroft View Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.87 |
| Park Carlyn | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $2.10 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.89 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR, 1BA | $2.06 |
| Carlyn Hill Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR, 1.5BA | $2.13 |
| Virginia Gardens | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.88 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.93 |
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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 $1,357.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights West?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights West is The Shelton which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights West costs $2,300.
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 93 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 $413 which is $1,887 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights West.
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