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3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights West Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (194 Rentals)
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2709 13th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
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2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
2712 1st St S
ArlingtonVA22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWestover Court Apartments
5740 16th Rd NArlington, VA 22205
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGates of Ballston
4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFillmore Garden Apartments
805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFort Henry Garden
2470 S Lowell StArlington, VA 22206
4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 341
4600 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
1114 N Taylor St, Unit B
1114 N Taylor St
ArlingtonVA22201
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644 S Illinois St
ArlingtonVA22204
1912 S Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
2642 N Pershing Dr
ArlingtonVA22201
5733 Washington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22205
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5733 Washington Blvd
5733 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22205
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAllendale Garden Apartments
2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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Columbia Grove Apartments
1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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4300 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOakland Apartments
3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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5712 Washington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22205
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2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
4501 Arlington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22203
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The Whitmore
4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
4374 N Pershing Dr
ArlingtonVA22203
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1718 S Taylor StArlington, VA 22204
5001 10th St S
ArlingtonVA22204
5310 8th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHaven Columbia Pike
805 S Florida StArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTen at Clarendon
3110 10th St NArlington, VA 22201
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131 S Courthouse Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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2306 11th St NArlington, VA 22201
901 N Monroe St, Unit 1409
901 N Monroe St
ArlingtonVA22201
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955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
2010 4th St S
ArlingtonVA22204
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5705 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22205
4600 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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Shirlington House
4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308
989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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5551 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
2809 Arlington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
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4510 S 31st StArlington, VA 22206
3456 S Stafford St
ArlingtonVA22206
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501 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
1319 S Walter Reed Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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The Citizen at Shirlington Village
3000 S Randolph StArlington, VA 22206
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Sheffield Court
701 N Wayne StArlington, VA 22201
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Penrose Square Apartments
2501 9th Rd SArlington, 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 |
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| Columbia Heights West Studio Apartments | $1,847 | $1,020 | $8,938 |
| Columbia Heights West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $1,074 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,948 | $1,256 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,232 | $1,726 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,645 | $4,405 | $9,048 |
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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 Olde Salem Village priced from $1,074. The Shelton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,080. 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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| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,074 |
| The Shelton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,139 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,214 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,262 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,324 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,353 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio,1BA | $1,359 |
| Fort Henry Garden | 3BR / 2BA Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,371 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights West, VA
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights West area is the $2.17 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $3,104. The second greatest value Columbia Heights West apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza starting at $1,838 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Alexandria West 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Village | Three Bedroom C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| The Fields of Arlington | B4a | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| The Oliver in Alexandria | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Carousel Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Columbia Pike Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 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 $1,371.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights West?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights West is Olde Salem Village which is listed at $1,074, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights West costs $2,379.
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 86 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 $1,390 which is $989 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights West.
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