Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Douglas Park Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (100 Rentals)

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Apex Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apex Apartments

2900-2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Glenayr Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenayr Apartments

399 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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Arbor Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Heights

5203 8th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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Barcroft Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barcroft Apartments

1130 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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The Springs Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Springs Apartments

555 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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Irving Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Irving Apartments

605 N Irving StArlington, VA 22201
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616 N Piedmont St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

616 N Piedmont St

616 N Piedmont StArlington, VA 22203
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The Ashtons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ashtons

5700 N 10th Rd NArlington, VA 22205
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2121 Columbia Pike
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2121 Columbia Pike

2121 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Taylor Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Square

4245 S 16th StArlington, VA 22204
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The Shell
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Shell

870 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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Washington and Lee
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington and Lee

2200 N 2nd StArlington, VA 22201
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Douglas Park, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Douglas Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Douglas Park area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gates of Ballston priced from $750. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here are the most affordable Douglas Park apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gates of BallstonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,279
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,318
Carlyn Hill ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,325
Monticello at Southern TowersS1CStudio,1BA$1,346
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,380
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,411
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,421
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,441
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,442

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas Park, VA

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Douglas Park area is the $2.23 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,360. The second greatest value Douglas Park apartment is the 2 bed / 1 bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Douglas Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.23
Ballston Garden Apartments2 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29
Parliament House3021BR,1BA$1.90
Westmont Gardens Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.24
The Oliver in Alexandria2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.96
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.13
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$1.99
The Alante in AlexandriaThe Elevate2BR,2BA$2.20
The Fields of ArlingtonA4a1BR,1BA$2.29
Arlington View Terraces2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22

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Douglas Park, Arlington, VA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Virginia including Douglas Park, Arlington, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Douglas Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Douglas Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Douglas Park is under $1,442.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Douglas Park?

The cheapest apartment in Douglas Park is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Douglas Park costs $5,438.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Douglas Park?

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 99 regular apartments in Douglas Park 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 Douglas Park?

Cheap apartments in Douglas Park have an average cost of $225 which is $5,213 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Douglas Park.

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