Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia Heights West Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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property at 3001 20th Ct S

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

3001 20th Ct S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 5609 6th St S

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

5609 6th St S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 608 N Abingdon St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

608 N Abingdon St

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 6004 Columbia Pike

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6004 Columbia Pike

Falls ChurchVA22041
property at 1114 N Taylor St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1114 N Taylor St, Unit B, Unit B

1114 N Taylor St
ArlingtonVA22201
property at 1912 S Glebe Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

1912 S Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 5721 11th St N

$1,545

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$1,545

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$1,545

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5721 11th St N

ArlingtonVA22205
property at 5565 Columbia Pike

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5565 Columbia Pike, Unit 310, Unit 310

5565 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
property at 214 N George Mason Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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214 N George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 4069 S Four Mile Run Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4069 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 401, Unit 401

4069 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
property at 4600 S Four Mile Run Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 8

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 1223, Unit 1223

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 4500 S Four Mile Run Dr

$1,700 - $2,900

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4500 S Four Mile Run Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 6192 Greenwood Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6192 Greenwood Dr

Falls ChurchVA22044
property at 230 N George Mason Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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230 N George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 4212 36th St S

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4212 36th St S

ArlingtonVA22206

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property at 3719 S Kemper Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 8

3719 S Kemper Rd

ArlingtonVA22206
property at 2603 Arlington Blvd

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 8

2603 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22201
property at 3233 Apex Cir

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3233 Apex Cir

Falls ChurchVA22044
property at 2509 Arlington Blvd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2509 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22201

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property at 142 N Bedford St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 12

142 N Bedford St

ArlingtonVA22201
property at 24 S Old Glebe Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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24 S Old Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22204

Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA Local Guide

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 Gates of Ballston priced from $750. Stratford at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,153. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gates of BallstonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,153
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,177
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,198
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,202
Olde Salem VillageStudio | S011BR,1BA$1,204
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,243
Harvey HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,372
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,409

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights West, VA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights West area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shell in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Columbia Heights West apartment is the Capital Model at The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community starting at $2,272 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Heights West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ShellTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityCapital2BR,2BA$1.89
311 N Bryan St, Unit Ground floor311 N Bryan St1BR,1BA$1.91
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.18
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.11
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$1.98
600 N Vermont St, Unit 3-1600 N Vermont St3BR,3BA$1.31
The Springs Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.15
Columbia View1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17

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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.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights West

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights West?

There are currently 420 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights West, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $13,688. There are also 171 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights West ranging from $1,000 to $8,890.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia Heights West?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia Heights West ranges from $1,000 to $8,890 with an average monthly rent of $3,686.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbia Heights West?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia Heights West range from $1,050 to $13,688, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,550 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,405.

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