
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Pike Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,020 (40 Rentals)
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1912 S Glebe Rd

3001 20th Ct S

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Oakland Apartments

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Buckingham Village

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Dorchester Apartments

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 341

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Dominion Plaza
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Dominion Towers

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Dominion

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Fillmore Garden Apartments

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2025 5th St S, Unit #3

30 S Old Glebe Rd

2200 Columbia Pike
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131 S Courthouse Rd

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Dorchester Towers Apartments

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Virginia Gardens

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The Whitmore

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Siena Park

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Dolley Madison Towers

4318 N Pershing Dr

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1501 South George Mason Drive, Unit 13
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Barcroft Apartments

Arlington View Terraces

2121 Columbia Pike

Foxcroft Terrace Apartments

2801 Arlington Blvd

Gilliam Place

2112 Columbia Pike

2914 13th Rd S
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Taylor Square

Arna Valley View Apartments

209 N Trenton St

Alister Arlington Ridge

Columbia Park

312 S Wayne St

1521 S George Mason Dr
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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 | $1,663 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Columbia Pike 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $1,325 | $3,702 |
| Columbia Pike 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,593 | $1,256 | $4,934 |
| Columbia Pike 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,922 | $2,200 | $4,857 |
| Columbia Pike 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $3,870 | $3,870 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shelton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Dominion Towers | Studio/one bath | Studio,1BA | $1,467 |
| Cortland on Pike | S3 - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,482 |
| Dominion | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,493 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Gilliam Place | Studio B 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| Dorchester Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Shelton | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Shawnee Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 2121 Columbia Pike | 6 | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Dolley Madison Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 2025 5th St S, Unit #3 | 2025 5th St S | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Virginia Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
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Best Local Schools in Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA
Randolph Elementary School
Arlington Mill High School
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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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