Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Pike Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,020 (40 Rentals)

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The Shelton
$1,020 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,020 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price$1,020 - $4,500
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Shelton

3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
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property at 1912 S Glebe Rd
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1912 S Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3001 20th Ct S
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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3001 20th Ct S

ArlingtonVA22204
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Oakland Apartments
$1,240 - $2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,240 - $2,600

Total Monthly Price$1,240 - $2,600
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Oakland Apartments

3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Buckingham Village
$1,325 - $1,467

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Base Rent$1,325 - $1,467

Total Monthly Price$1,325 - $1,467
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Buckingham Village

2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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Dorchester Apartments
$1,350 - $2,825

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350 - $2,825

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $2,825
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Dorchester Apartments

2040 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Dominion Plaza
Rent Specials
$1,450 - $2,475

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450 - $2,475

Total Monthly Price$1,450 - $2,475
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dominion Plaza

1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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Dominion Towers
$1,481 - $3,999

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,481 - $3,999

Total Monthly Price$1,481 - $3,999
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dominion Towers

1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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Dominion
Rent Specials
$1,508 - $3,139

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,490 - $3,121
Required Monthly Fees$18

Total Monthly Price$1,508 - $3,139
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dominion

333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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Westmont Gardens Apartments
$1,550 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550 - $2,550
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 21

Westmont Gardens Apartments

3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Fillmore Garden Apartments
$1,599 - $2,269

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Base Rent$1,599 - $2,269

Total Monthly Price$1,599 - $2,269
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fillmore Garden Apartments

805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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2025 5th St S, Unit #3
$1,645

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,645

Total Monthly Price$1,645
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2025 5th St S, Unit #3

2025 5th St SArlington, VA 22204
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property at 30 S Old Glebe Rd
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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30 S Old Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 131 S Courthouse Rd
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom Rentals
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131 S Courthouse Rd

ArlingtonVA22204
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Dorchester Towers Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,660 - $3,506

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,660 - $3,506

Total Monthly Price$1,660 - $3,506
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dorchester Towers Apartments

2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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The Whitmore
Rent Specials
$1,770 - $3,446

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,721 - $3,397
Required Monthly Fees$49

Total Monthly Price$1,770 - $3,446
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Whitmore

4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Siena Park
Rent Specials
$1,858 - $4,215

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,858 - $4,215

Total Monthly Price$1,858 - $4,215
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Siena Park

2301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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property at 4318 N Pershing Dr
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4318 N Pershing Dr

ArlingtonVA22203

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Barcroft Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barcroft Apartments

1130 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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2121 Columbia Pike
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2121 Columbia Pike

2121 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
property at 2801 Arlington Blvd
$1,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,575
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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2801 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22201
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Gilliam Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gilliam Place

918 S Lincoln StArlington, VA 22204
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2112 Columbia Pike
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2112 Columbia Pike

2112 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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property at 2914 13th Rd S
$1,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2914 13th Rd S

ArlingtonVA22204

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Taylor Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Square

4245 S 16th StArlington, VA 22204
property at 209 N Trenton St
$1,770

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Base Rent$1,770

Total Monthly Price$1,770
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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209 N Trenton St

ArlingtonVA22203
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Columbia Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Park

942 S Wakefield StArlington, VA 22204
property at 312 S Wayne St
$1,875

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,875

Total Monthly Price$1,875
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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312 S Wayne St

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1521 S George Mason Dr
$1,895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1521 S George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22204

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Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Pike Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Pike area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Shelton priced from $1,080. Dominion Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Columbia Pike apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SheltonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Dominion PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,467
Cortland on PikeS3 - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,482
DominionS1AStudio,1BA$1,493
Allendale Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Fillmore Garden Apartments2 Bedroom Classic2BR,1BA$1,599
Gilliam PlaceStudio B 60%Studio,1BA$1,625
Dorchester Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Pike, VA

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Pike area is the $1.93 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Taylor Square in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,718. The second greatest value Columbia Pike 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 Pike apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.93
The SheltonTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.28
Shawnee ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.39
Arlington View Terraces2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
2121 Columbia Pike61BR,1BA$2.62
Dolley Madison Towers1x11BR,1BA$2.59
2025 5th St S, Unit #32025 5th St S1BR,1BA$2.35
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.57
Virginia Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.69
Allendale Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Pike Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Pike?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Pike is under $1,660.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Pike?

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Pike is The Shelton which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Columbia Pike costs $2,158.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Pike?

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 6 regular apartments in Columbia Pike 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 Pike?

Cheap apartments in Columbia Pike have an average cost of $108 which is $2,050 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Pike.

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