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2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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Fillmore Garden Apartments
805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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2040 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Oakland Apartments
3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
24 S Old Glebe Rd
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2465 Army Navy Dr, Unit 402
2465 Army Navy Dr
ArlingtonVA22206
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1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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2200 Columbia Pike
2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Shawnee Apartments
700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
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Dorchester Towers Apartments
2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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2300 25th St SArlington, VA 22206
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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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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 | $1,712 | $1,066 | $2,151 |
| Columbia Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $1,092 | $5,727 |
| Columbia Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,585 | $1,467 | $5,909 |
| Columbia Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,984 | $1,998 | $3,680 |
| 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 Studio unit found at Cortland on Pike priced from $1,423. Fillmore Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,429. 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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| Cortland on Pike | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,423 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,429 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Dominion Towers | Studio/one bath | Studio,1BA | $1,458 |
| Dorchester Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, VA
As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $2.61 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Renovated Model at Fillmore Garden Apartments in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $2,269. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the A3 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike starting at $2,316 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the Cherrydale 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 | $2.61 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Shawnee Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Dolley Madison Towers | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Shelton Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 2121 Columbia Pike | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Fort Henry Gardens | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Westmont Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Dorchester Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
| Cortland on Pike | S1 - Affordable | Studio ,1BA | $2.83 |
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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 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 $1,739.
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 $1,429, 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 25 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 $1,211 which is $2,659 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights.
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