Cheap Homes for Rent in the Columbia Heights West Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,250 (46 Rentals)

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property at 5710 Dannys Pl

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5710 Dannys Pl

AlexandriaVA22311
property at 4520 King St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 26

4520 King St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 2712 1st St S

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2712 1st St S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3210 S 28th St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3210 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 6004 Columbia Pike

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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

1114 N Taylor St
ArlingtonVA22201

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property at 5721 11th St N

$1,677

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$1,677

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$1,677

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 7

5721 11th St N

ArlingtonVA22205
property at 3220 S 28th St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3220 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 5900 Munson Ct

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5900 Munson Ct

Falls ChurchVA22041
property at 3101 S Manchester St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3101 S Manchester St, Unit 713

3101 S Manchester St
Falls ChurchVA22044
property at 901 N Monroe St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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901 N Monroe St, Unit 1409

901 N Monroe St
ArlingtonVA22201
property at 2914 13th Rd S

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2914 13th Rd S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 5505 Seminary Rd

$1,750 - $2,600

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5505 Seminary Rd

Falls ChurchVA22041

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property at 3306 Wyndham Cir

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3306 Wyndham Cir, Unit 328

3306 Wyndham Cir
AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3312 S 28th St

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3312 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 4901 7th St N

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4901 7th St N

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 4500 S Four Mile Run Dr

$1,900 - $2,550

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4500 S Four Mile Run Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1521 S George Mason Dr

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1521 S George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 2500 N Van Dorn St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2500 N Van Dorn St, Unit 610

2500 N Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22302
property at 2908 13th Rd S

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 30

2908 13th Rd S, Unit 1

2908 13th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3540 Martha Custis Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3540 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3315 Wyndham Cir

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3315 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302

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property at 3592 Martha Custis Dr

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3592 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 2324 Henshaw Pl

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

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2324 Henshaw Pl

AlexandriaVA22311
property at 4551 Strutfield Ln

$1,999

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$1,999

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$1,999

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

4551 Strutfield Ln, Unit 4416

4551 Strutfield Ln
AlexandriaVA22311
property at 5353 Columbia Pike

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

5353 Columbia Pike, Unit 503

5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
property at 4600 S Four Mile Run Dr

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 819

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
property at 206 N George Mason Dr

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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206 N George Mason Dr, Unit 1

206 N George Mason Dr
ArlingtonVA22203
property at 1647 Fitzgerald Ln

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 11

1647 Fitzgerald Ln

AlexandriaVA22302

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property at 2980 S Columbus St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2980 S Columbus St, Unit C1

2980 S Columbus St
ArlingtonVA22206
property at 4520 King St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4520 King St, Unit 601

4520 King St
AlexandriaVA22302
property at 5627 8th St S

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5627 8th St S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1400 S Barton St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 7

1400 S Barton St

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3310 Wyndham Cir

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3310 Wyndham Cir, Unit Unit#1

3310 Wyndham Cir
AlexandriaVA22302
property at 1400 S Barton St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 7

1400 S Barton St, Unit 432

1400 S Barton St
ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 3710 Gunston Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3710 Gunston Rd

AlexandriaVA22302

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 The Shelton priced from $1,080. The Graham at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,155. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SheltonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,155
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,168
Monticello at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,226
Oakland ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,240
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,324
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityIndependenceStudio,1BA$1,352
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,353
Fort Henry Garden3BR / 2BA Townhome3BR,2BA$1,371
Harvey HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,372

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights West, VA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights West area is the $2.10 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $3,004. The second greatest value Columbia Heights West apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Oliver in Alexandria starting at $2,144 with a $2.22 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Newport VillageThree Bedroom C23BR,2BA$2.10
The Oliver in Alexandria2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.22
Skyline TowersReagan Premier1BR,1BA$1.93
Carousel Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.01
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.92
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.14
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.93
Hillwood Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
Columbia Grove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityIndependenceStudio ,1BA$2.08

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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
Pet Friendly

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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 442 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights West, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,020 to $13,585. There are also 236 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights West ranging from $1,250 to $9,000.

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 $1,250 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,239.

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 $1,726 to $7,164, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,778 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,405.

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