Cheap Homes for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,300 (14 Rentals)

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property at 2712 1st St S

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2712 1st St S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 2914 13th Rd S

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2914 13th Rd S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 312 S Wayne St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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312 S Wayne St

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 2908 13th Rd S

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 30

2908 13th Rd S, Unit 1

2908 13th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

$1,990

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$1,990

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$1,990

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 714

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
property at 2811 Arlington Blvd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2811 Arlington Blvd, Unit 202

2811 Arlington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201

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property at 1400 S Barton St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 7

1400 S Barton St, Unit 432

1400 S Barton St
ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1400 S Barton St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 7

1400 S Barton St

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1300 Army Navy Dr

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1300 Army Navy Dr, Unit 813

1300 Army Navy Dr
ArlingtonVA22202
property at 1600 S Barton St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1600 S Barton St

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1510 S Edgewood St

$2,275

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$2,275

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$2,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 15

1510 S Edgewood St

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1208 S Cleveland St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 27

1208 S Cleveland St

ArlingtonVA22204

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Columbia Heights, Arlington, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SheltonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Fort Henry Garden3BR / 2BA Townhome3BR,2BA$1,371
Cortland on PikeS3 - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,482
Allendale Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Dominion PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, VA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.88 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Dorchester Apartments in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $2,515. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at The Shelton starting at $2,003 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dorchester Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.88
The SheltonTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.28
Shawnee ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.60
Arlington View Terraces2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
2121 Columbia Pike61BR,1BA$2.66
Fort Henry Garden2Br / 1 BA Townhome2BR,1BA$2.34
Dolley Madison Towers1x11BR,1BA$2.72
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.77
Virginia Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.69
Allendale Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.40

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Columbia Heights, Arlington, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 102 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,020 to $7,464. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $1,300 to $7,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia Heights ranges from $1,300 to $7,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,508.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbia Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia Heights range from $1,726 to $4,861, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,870.

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