Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights West Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,066 (53 Rentals)

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Shirlington House
Rent Specials
$1,430 - $1,620
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$1,425 - $3,796
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$173

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$1,598 - $3,969
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Shirlington House

4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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property at 5353 Columbia Pike

$1,500 - $1,800

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$1,500

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$1,500

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5353 Columbia Pike

ArlingtonVA22204
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The Whitmore
$1,624 - $1,807
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$1,636 - $2,899
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$49

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$1,685 - $2,948
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The Whitmore

4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Dominion
Rent Specials
$1,650 - $1,685
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$1,640 - $3,063
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$18

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$1,658 - $3,081
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Dominion

333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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Sheffield Court
Rent Specials
$1,680 - $1,926
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$1,619 - $3,537
Required Monthly Fees
$195

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$1,814 - $3,732
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Sheffield Court

701 N Wayne StArlington, VA 22201
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Jasper Columbia Pike
Rent Specials
$2,001 - $2,021
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$2,001 - $3,351
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Jasper Columbia Pike

1028 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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Irving Apartments
Studio Apartments

Irving Apartments

605 N Irving StArlington, VA 22201
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The Ashtons
Studio Apartments

The Ashtons

5700 N 10th Rd NArlington, VA 22205
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Harvey Hall
Studio Apartments

Harvey Hall

850-860 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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Serrano Apartments
Studio Apartments

Serrano Apartments

5535 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Randolph Street
Studio Apartments

Randolph Street

1111 N Randolph StArlington, VA 22201
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property at 2500 N Van Dorn St

$1,400 - $1,900

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$1,400

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$1,400

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2500 N Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22302
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Braddock Lee
$1,537 - $1,759
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$1,545 - $2,459
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Braddock Lee

2423 Menokin DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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Skyline Towers
Rent Specials
$1,538 - $1,683
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$1,538 - $4,182

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$1,538 - $4,182
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Skyline Towers

5599 Seminary RdFalls Church, VA 22041
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property at 3101 S Manchester St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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3101 S Manchester St

Falls ChurchVA22044

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property at 3100 S Manchester St

$1,695 - $2,225

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$1,695

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$1,695

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3100 S Manchester St

Falls ChurchVA22044
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Munson Hill
$1,725 - $1,790
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$1,725 - $2,400
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$10

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$1,735 - $2,410
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Munson Hill

6129 Leesburg PikeFalls Church, VA 22041
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property at 3705 S George Mason Dr

$1,900 - $2,800

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$1,900

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$1,900

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3705 S George Mason Dr

Falls ChurchVA22041
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ELofts
Rent Specials
$1,968 - $2,006
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$1,968 - $3,955
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ELofts

4501 Ford AveAlexandria, VA 22302
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA

Ranked #21

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $1,372.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights West?

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights West is Ashlawn at Southern Towers which is listed at $1,126, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights West costs $5,722.

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 49 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 $169 which is $5,553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights West.

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