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4520 King St

AlexandriaVA22302

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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 Studio unit found at The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community priced from $1,185. Sherwood at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,298. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityIndependenceStudio,1BA$1,185
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,298
Monticello at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,378
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448
The Oliver in AlexandriaStudioStudio,1BA$1,476

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights West, VA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights West area is the $0.69 price per square foot 5609 6th St S Model at 5609 6th St S in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Columbia Heights West apartment is the Capital Model at The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community starting at $2,445 with a $2.04 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.
5609 6th St S5609 6th St S1BR,1BA$0.69
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityCapital2BR,2BA$2.04
2615 13th Rd S, Unit B2615 13th Rd S2BR,1BA$2.24
Park Shirlington2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.34
Braddock LeeBrentwood *Newly Renovated Homes Available2BR,1BA$2.14
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$1.87
2200 Columbia Pike21BR,1BA$2.37
Cavalier Club1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.37
Barcroft View Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.28

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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 430 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights West, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,124 to $10,570. There are also 211 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights West ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.

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 $1,000 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,122.

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 $2,316 to $9,169, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $5,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,640.

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