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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (41 Rentals)
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ArlingtonVA22202
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBuckingham Village
2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFillmore Garden Apartments
805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Towers
1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Plaza
1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityAllendale Garden Apartments
2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDorchester Apartments
2040 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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3618 6th St S, Unit 6th Street
3618 6th St SArlington, VA 22204
26 S Old Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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RiverHouse
1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
2108 S Quincy St
ArlingtonVA22204
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDorchester Towers Apartments
2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Shawnee Apartments
700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
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ArlingtonVA22206
129 S Courthouse Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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Dominion
333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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500 S Wayne StArlington, VA 22204
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2301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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2501 9th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDolley Madison Towers
2300 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
1600 S Barton St, Unit 750
1600 S Barton St
ArlingtonVA22204
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The Park At Arlington Ridge
1800 S 26th St SArlington, VA 22206
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFort Henry Gardens
2470 S Lowell StArlington, VA 22206
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Jasper Columbia Pike
1028 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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Arna Valley View Apartments
2300 25th St SArlington, VA 22206
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Arlington View Terraces
1327-1429 S Rolfe StArlington, VA 22204
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2121 Columbia Pike
2121 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Foxcroft Terrace Apartments
720-725 S Ode StArlington, VA 22204
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2112 Columbia Pike
2112 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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Gilliam Place
918 S Lincoln StArlington, VA 22204
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Alister Arlington Ridge
2400 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Parliament House
1512 Arlington Ridge RdArlington, VA 22202
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Columbia Pike Apartments
500 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
2407 Arlington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
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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 |
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| Columbia Heights Studio Apartments | $1,758 | $1,066 | $6,430 |
| Columbia Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $1,092 | $6,451 |
| Columbia Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,602 | $1,467 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,222 | $1,998 | $8,371 |
| Columbia Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $3,870 | $3,870 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Heights Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fillmore Garden Apartments priced from $1,369. Dominion Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,488. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,369 |
| Dominion Towers | Studio/one bath | Studio,1BA | $1,488 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| 2121 Columbia Pike | 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,530 |
| Oakland Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
| Cortland on Pike | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,578 |
| Shawnee Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,689 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S11 | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Dominion | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,733 |
| Gilliam Place | 1x1 Y 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,747 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, VA
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $2.18 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Renovated Model at Fillmore Garden Apartments in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 2x1 Model at Dolley Madison Towers starting at $2,295 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Dolley Madison Towers | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Dorchester Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Jasper Columbia Pike | A14 | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Shelton Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Fort Henry Gardens | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Shawnee Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Cortland on Pike | S1 - Affordable | Studio ,1BA | $2.95 |
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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 $1,747.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights is Fillmore Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,369, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights costs $3,870.
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 9 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 $1,521 which is $2,349 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights.
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