
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Pike Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (51 Rentals)
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2712 1st St S

Buckingham Village

1912 S Glebe Rd

1830 Columbia Pike

Allendale Garden Apartments

Dorchester Apartments

Dominion Plaza

Fillmore Garden Apartments

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Dominion Towers

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Alister Arlington Ridge

Dorchester Towers Apartments

2200 Columbia Pike

133 S Courthouse Rd

Westmont Gardens Apartments

2902 13th Rd S

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The Whitmore

Siena Park

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Dolley Madison Towers
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Bell Arlington Ridge

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The Park At Arlington Ridge

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Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike

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Jasper Columbia Pike

122 N Bedford St

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Westmont Apartments

1208 S Cleveland St, Unit Top Floor
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201 N Trenton St, Unit 1

Arna Valley View Apartments

2516 5th St S

Barcroft Apartments

Arlington View Terraces

2121 Columbia Pike

Foxcroft Terrace Apartments

Gilliam Place

2112 Columbia Pike

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4500 S Four Mile Run Dr

Columbia Park

Taylor Square

142 N Bedford St

1900 S Randolph St

2603 Arlington Blvd

24 S Old Glebe Rd

Dominion

1303 S Walter Reed Dr

2700 13th Rd S
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Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Pike?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Pike Studio Apartments | $1,843 | $1,066 | $5,208 |
| Columbia Pike 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $1,092 | $8,716 |
| Columbia Pike 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,718 | $1,467 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Pike 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,452 | $2,365 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia Pike 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,388 | $3,870 | $8,907 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Columbia Pike Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Columbia Pike Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Pike area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Cortland on Pike priced from $1,448. 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 Pike apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland on Pike | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,519 |
| Gilliam Place | Studio B 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,646 |
| Alister Arlington Ridge | S1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,653 |
| Dorchester Towers Apartments | Studio with Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Oakland Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,740 |
| Dominion Towers | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,743 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Pike, VA
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Pike area is the $2.34 price per square foot Plan B2A Model at The Whitmore in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $2,873. The second greatest value Columbia Pike apartment is the 2BR Model at Columbia Pike Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Pike apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitmore | Plan B2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| Columbia Pike Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Shelton Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Dominion Towers | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Dolley Madison Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Cortland on Pike | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.55 |
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Best Local Schools in Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Pike Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia Pike?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia Pike is at Cortland on Pike listed at $1,448.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Pike Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Pike Apartment is $1,500 at Allendale Garden Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Pike Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia Pike is starting from $1,774 at Fillmore Garden Apartments.
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