2712 1st St S
ArlingtonVA22204
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3210 S 28th St
AlexandriaVA22302
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
214 N George Mason Dr
ArlingtonVA22203
4500 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
6192 Greenwood Dr
Falls ChurchVA22044
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2510 N Chambliss St
AlexandriaVA22311
3719 S Kemper Rd
ArlingtonVA22206
3100 S Manchester St, Unit 603
3100 S Manchester St
Falls ChurchVA22044
3705 S George Mason Dr, Unit 1518
3705 S George Mason Dr
Falls ChurchVA22041
3007 S Buchanan St
ArlingtonVA22206
720 North Monroe Street, Unit 5
720 North Monroe Street
ArlingtonVA22201
2603 Arlington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
1900 S Randolph St
ArlingtonVA22204
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3307 Wyndham Cir, Unit 1168
3307 Wyndham Cir
AlexandriaVA22302
142 N Bedford St
ArlingtonVA22201
989 S Buchanan St, Unit 223
989 S Buchanan St
ArlingtonVA22204
5505 Seminary Rd, Unit 607
5505 Seminary Rd
Falls ChurchVA22041
24 S Old Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
3311 Wyndham Cir
AlexandriaVA22302
3705 S George Mason Dr
Falls ChurchVA22041
2983 Columbus St S
ArlingtonVA22206
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3310 Wyndham Cir, Unit Unit#1
3310 Wyndham Cir
AlexandriaVA22302
3101 N Hampton Dr
AlexandriaVA22302
1401 S Greenbrier St
ArlingtonVA22206
1100 S Barton St
ArlingtonVA22204
3705 S George Mason Dr, Unit 2202S
3705 S George Mason Dr
Falls ChurchVA22041
1303 S Walter Reed Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
1208 S Cleveland St, Unit Top Floor
1208 S Cleveland St
ArlingtonVA22204
201 N Trenton St, Unit 1
201 N Trenton St
ArlingtonVA22203
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1208 S Cleveland St
ArlingtonVA22204
4520 King St, Unit 601
4520 King St
AlexandriaVA22302
4551 Strutfield Ln, Unit 4416
4551 Strutfield Ln
AlexandriaVA22311
3592 Martha Custis Dr
AlexandriaVA22302
3540 Martha Custis Dr
AlexandriaVA22302
4815 31st St S
ArlingtonVA22206
4149 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
4561 Strutfield Ln, Unit 3214
4561 Strutfield Ln
AlexandriaVA22311
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4501 Arlington Blvd, Unit 329
4501 Arlington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22203
1510 S Edgewood St
ArlingtonVA22204
5300 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in Columbia Heights West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Heights West 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,643 | $1,450 | $3,600 |
| Columbia Heights West 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,900 | $2,850 | $5,500 |
| Columbia Heights West 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,874 | $1,250 | $7,500 |
| Columbia Heights West 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,726 | $4,875 | $8,990 |
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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 $1,120. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| 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 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio,1BA | $1,362 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,363 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,391 |
| Seminary Towers | Studio 1BA (535sf) | Studio,1BA | $1,444 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights West, VA
As of June 22, 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 $2,362 with a $2.03 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive 2801 | Ashburn | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Newport Village | Two Bedroom B2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| 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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What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights West?
There are currently 418 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights West, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,120 to $10,619. There are also 200 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights West ranging from $1,250 to $8,990.
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 $8,990 with an average monthly rent of $3,637.
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 $2,026 to $10,619, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,405.
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