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3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (54 Rentals)
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2709 13th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
2712 1st St S
ArlingtonVA22204
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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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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFort Henry Garden
2470 S Lowell StArlington, VA 22206
1912 S Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAllendale 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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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Plaza
1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Towers
1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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RiverHouse
1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowVirginia Gardens
1718 S Taylor StArlington, VA 22204
131 S Courthouse Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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500 S Wayne StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,770 - $2,850
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 21Westmont Gardens Apartments
3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Dolley Madison Towers
2300 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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2809 Arlington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
1319 S Walter Reed Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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Bell Arlington Ridge
2400 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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Penrose Square Apartments
2501 9th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike
1957 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
2908 13th Rd S, Unit 1
2908 13th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
2908 13th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSiena Park
2301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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The Park At Arlington Ridge
1800 S 26th St SArlington, VA 22206
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2055 26th St S, Unit 2055 26th St S #110, Arlington, VA 22206
2055 26th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
3400 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParliament House
1512 Arlington Ridge RdArlington, VA 22202
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Alister Arlington Ridge
2400 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Jasper Columbia Pike
1028 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
2906 13th St S
ArlingtonVA22204
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Shawnee Apartments
700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
2465 Army Navy Dr
ArlingtonVA22206
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Westmont Apartments
925 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
1300 Army Navy Dr, Unit 813
1300 Army Navy Dr
ArlingtonVA22202
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1600 S Barton St, Unit 750
1600 S Barton St
ArlingtonVA22204
1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 650
1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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1327-1429 S Rolfe StArlington, VA 22204
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2121 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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720-725 S Ode StArlington, VA 22204
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918 S Lincoln StArlington, VA 22204
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2112 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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500 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
2914 13th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
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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 | $1,818 | $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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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 The Shelton priced from $1,080. Fort Henry Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,371. 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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| The Shelton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Fort Henry Garden | 3BR / 2BA Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,371 |
| Cortland on Pike | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,493 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
| Oakland Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
| Dominion | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,683 |
| Virginia Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S10 | Studio,1BA | $1,697 |
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,720 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, VA
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.87 price per square foot 4 bed / 2 bath Model at Parliament House in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath with Balcony Model at Dorchester Towers Apartments starting at $2,550 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights 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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| Parliament House | 4 bed / 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Dorchester Towers Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath with Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| 1034 17th St S, Unit 2TopFloor | 1034 17th St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| The Shelton | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Fort Henry Garden | 2Br / 1 BA Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Dolley Madison Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
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Hoffman-Boston Elementary 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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