
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,325 (50 Rentals)


2709 13th Rd S

2712 1st St S

Buckingham Village

1912 S Glebe Rd

Fillmore Garden Apartments

Allendale Garden Apartments

2200 Columbia Pike

Virginia Gardens

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131 S Courthouse Rd

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Westmont Gardens Apartments

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Dolley Madison Towers

1319 S Walter Reed Dr

2809 Arlington Blvd

Dominion Plaza

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Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike
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Penrose Square Apartments

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RiverHouse

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The Park At Arlington Ridge

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Bell Arlington Ridge

2908 13th Rd S, Unit 1

2908 13th Rd S

Siena Park

2055 26th St S, Unit 2055 26th St S #110, Arlington, VA 22206

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Jasper Columbia Pike

Parliament House
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Alister Arlington Ridge

Dorchester Towers Apartments

2906 13th St S

2465 Army Navy Dr

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Westmont Apartments

1600 S Barton St, Unit 750

1300 Army Navy Dr, Unit 813

1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 650

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Arlington View Terraces
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Foxcroft Terrace Apartments

2112 Columbia Pike

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Gilliam Place

2914 13th Rd S

Arna Valley View Apartments

2121 Columbia Pike

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 714

Dominion

1400 S Barton St
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Columbia Heights, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Heights Studio Apartments | $1,818 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
Columbia Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,182 | $1,325 | $5,299 |
| Columbia Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,620 | $1,256 | $5,342 |
| Columbia Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,110 | $1,726 | $4,881 |
| Columbia Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,847 | $3,870 | $9,272 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia Heights, Arlington, VA
Ranked #65
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Columbia Heights, Arlington, VA
Hoffman-Boston Elementary School
Arlington Mill High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Heights is under $1,720.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights is The Shelton which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights costs $2,140.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Heights?
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 17 regular apartments in Columbia Heights 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?
Cheap apartments in Columbia Heights have an average cost of $627 which is $1,513 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights.
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