2712 1st St S
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,300 (53 Rentals)
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBuckingham Village
2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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$1,459 - $2,269
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFillmore Garden Apartments
805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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$1,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAllendale Garden Apartments
2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
1830 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,515 - $3,180
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 24Dorchester Apartments
2040 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,515 - $2,760
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Plaza
1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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$1,540 - $2,600
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOakland Apartments
3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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$1,588 - $4,033
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Towers
1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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$1,600 - $2,400
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1034 17th St S
1034 17th St SArlington, VA 22202
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$1,627 - $6,375
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RiverHouse
1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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$1,660 - $3,506
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDorchester Towers Apartments
2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,700 - $3,676
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now2200 Columbia Pike
2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
133 S Courthouse Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,725 - $2,200
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 15Columbia Pike Apartments
500 S Wayne StArlington, VA 22204
2902 13th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,752 - $4,415
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$1,657 - $4,320
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Alister Arlington Ridge
2400 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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$1,755 - $2,458
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityFort Henry Gardens
2470 S Lowell StArlington, VA 22206
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$1,770 - $2,850
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 22Westmont Gardens Apartments
3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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131 S Courthouse Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,855 - $5,288
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$1,697 - $5,130
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Bell Arlington Ridge
2400 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,875 - $3,870
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$1,875 - $3,870
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Dolley Madison Towers
2300 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
1319 S Walter Reed Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,950 - $4,669
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$1,950 - $4,669
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Penrose Square Apartments
2501 9th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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$1,983 - $3,419
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$1,954 - $3,390
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The Park At Arlington Ridge
1800 S 26th St SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,989 - $3,219
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$1,955 - $3,185
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$1,989 - $3,219
Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike
1957 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$2,000 - $4,400
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParliament House
1512 Arlington Ridge RdArlington, VA 22202
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$2,003 - $4,638
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSiena Park
2301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$2,011
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowShelton Apartments
3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
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Jasper Columbia Pike
1028 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
3400 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
1208 S Cleveland St, Unit Top Floor
1208 S Cleveland St
ArlingtonVA22204
4121 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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Westmont Apartments
925 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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$2,234 - $2,364
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Shawnee Apartments
700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
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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
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Columbia Pike Apartments
500 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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Gilliam Place
918 S Lincoln StArlington, VA 22204
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Arna Valley View Apartments
2300 25th St SArlington, VA 22206
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Dominion
333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
1900 S Randolph St
ArlingtonVA22204
2603 Arlington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
24 S Old Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
1100 S Barton St
ArlingtonVA22204
1303 S Walter Reed Dr
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 | $1,850 | $1,500 | $5,743 |
| Columbia Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,240 | $1,325 | $8,716 |
| Columbia Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,735 | $1,459 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,448 | $2,026 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,481 | $3,870 | $8,174 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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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 2 Beds unit found at Fillmore Garden Apartments priced from $1,459. Allendale Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. 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 | 2 Bedroom Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,459 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
| Cortland on Pike | S3 - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,518 |
| Oakland Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
| Dorchester Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,660 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,679 |
| Gilliam Place | 1x1 Z 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,747 |
| Alister Arlington Ridge | S1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,752 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, VA
As of July 03, 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 3 Bedroom Model at Arna Valley View Apartments starting at $2,425 with a $2.06 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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| Parliament House | 4 bed / 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Arna Valley View Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| 1034 17th St S | 1034 17th St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Bell Arlington Ridge | A1L | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Shelton Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Dominion Towers | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Dominion | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Dolley Madison Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
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Best Local Schools in Columbia Heights, Arlington, VA
Hoffman-Boston Elementary
Arlington County Public Schools
Public School - Grades PK-5 (565)
3 out of 10
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Public School - Grades 9-12 (206)
1 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia Heights is at Dominion Plaza listed at $1,515.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Heights Apartment is $1,459 at Fillmore Garden Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia Heights is starting from $1,459 at Fillmore Garden Apartments.
What is the most affordable Columbia Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arna Valley View Apartments and starts from $2,425.
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