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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights West Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (203 Rentals)
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$1,325 - $1,467
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBuckingham Village
2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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$1,365 - $2,471
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGates of Ballston
4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
1114 N Taylor St, Unit B
1114 N Taylor St
ArlingtonVA22201
1912 S Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 341
4600 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAllendale Garden Apartments
2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,515 - $2,760
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Plaza
1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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$1,519 - $2,269
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFillmore Garden Apartments
805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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$1,537 - $2,214
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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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$1,540 - $2,600
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOakland Apartments
3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,610 - $2,208
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$1,575 - $2,173
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Columbia Grove Apartments
1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,614 - $4,931
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Alister Arlington Ridge
2400 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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$1,620 - $2,321
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWoodbury Park at Courthouse
2306 11th St NArlington, VA 22201
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$1,630 - $2,127
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFisher House Apartments
5705 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22205
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$1,684 - $2,364
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Shawnee Apartments
700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
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$1,700 - $4,296
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now2200 Columbia Pike
2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
750 S Dickerson St
ArlingtonVA22204
133 S Courthouse Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,724 - $8,834
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTen at Clarendon
3110 10th St NArlington, VA 22201
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$1,743 - $4,723
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$1,570 - $4,550
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Shirlington House
4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,755 - $2,458
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityFort Henry Gardens
2470 S Lowell StArlington, VA 22206
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$1,765 - $3,345
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowInfinity Apartments
955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,770 - $2,850
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20Westmont Gardens Apartments
3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,795 - $2,500
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBallston Court
518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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$1,795
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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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$1,800 - $1,850
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBartton Place
5551 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
2902 13th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,840 - $3,963
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSiena Park
2301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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851 N Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
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$1,855 - $3,539
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$1,806 - $3,490
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The Whitmore
4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,864 - $3,692
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$1,669 - $3,497
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Sheffield Court
701 N Wayne StArlington, VA 22201
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$1,869 - $2,591
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Shirlington
4510 S 31st StArlington, VA 22206
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$1,895 - $2,100
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Lyn
501 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
989 S Buchanan St, Unit 223
989 S Buchanan St
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,911 - $4,619
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPenrose Square Apartments
2501 9th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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$1,942 - $2,240
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBarton House
2525 10th St NArlington, VA 22201
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$1,947 - $4,572
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Citizen at Shirlington Village
3000 S Randolph StArlington, VA 22206
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$1,950 - $4,450
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Virginia Square Plaza
801 N Monroe StArlington, VA 22201
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5353 Columbia Pike, Unit 504
5353 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe George Mason Apartments
4303-4309 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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$1,980
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHaven Columbia Pike
805 S Florida StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,995 - $4,670
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Quincy Plaza
3900 N Fairfax DrArlington, VA 22203
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Wildwood Park
5550 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowColumbia Pike Apartments
500 S Wayne StArlington, VA 22204
2983 S Columbus St
ArlingtonVA22206
1401 S Greenbrier St
ArlingtonVA22206
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2405 Arlington Blvd, Unit #202
2405 Arlington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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$2,011
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowShelton Apartments
3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
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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 | $1,837 | $1,204 | $8,938 |
| Columbia Heights West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,966 | $1,467 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,316 | $2,026 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,778 | $4,405 | $9,178 |
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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 $1,126. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,201. 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 | $1,126 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1D | Studio,1BA | $1,201 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,204 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,261 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,328 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio,1BA | $1,367 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,391 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights West, VA
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights West area is the $2.01 price per square foot Ashburn Model at Arrive 2801 in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $2,902. The second greatest value Columbia Heights West apartment is the Two Bedroom B2A Model at Newport Village starting at $2,301 with a $1.98 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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| Arrive 2801 | Ashburn | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Newport Village | Two Bedroom B2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Columbia Pike Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Barcroft Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Parkstone Alexandria | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
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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 $1,201.
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 $1,126 at Olde Salem Village.
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 $1,612 at Olde Salem 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 Harvey Hall and starts from $2,068.
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