
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Douglas Park Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (123 Rentals)
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5138 9th St N, Unit Main Level, Unit Main Level

301 S Fillmore St

3001 20th Ct S

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600 N Vermont St, Unit 3-1, Unit 3-1

Shelton Apartments

1044 26th St S

5609 6th St S

608 N Abingdon St

Apex Apartments
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Buckingham Village

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B, Unit B

Fillmore Garden Apartments

1912 S Glebe Rd

Dominion Plaza

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5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3, Unit #3

Allendale Garden Apartments

Dorchester Towers Apartments

Dorchester Apartments

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community
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Oakland Apartments

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Dominion

26 S Old Glebe Rd

5314 8th Rd S, Unit 6

1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd

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Shirlington House

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RiverHouse

2108 S Quincy St, Unit 1

2200 Columbia Pike

4378 N Pershing Dr
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Haven Columbia Pike

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Columbia Grove Apartments

5111 8th Rd S

1529 S George Mason Dr, Unit George Mason Village, Unit George Mason Village

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1034 17th St S

3404 25th St S

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

Dominion Towers

Ten at Clarendon

Wayne Street Apartments
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5353 Columbia Pike

4360 N Pershing Dr, Unit 1, Unit 1

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The Whitmore

Westmont Gardens Apartments

Bartton Place

Parc View Apartments

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Sheffield Court

Ballston Court

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308, Unit #308

2726 Washington Blvd
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Douglas Park, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Douglas Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Park Studio Apartments | $1,790 | $1,066 | $7,883 |
| Douglas Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $1,092 | $9,133 |
| Douglas Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,971 | $1,467 | $10,000+ |
| Douglas Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,379 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Douglas Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,066 | $3,870 | $8,525 |
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There are currently 123 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Douglas Park Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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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. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Douglas Park apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,178 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,194 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,319 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,377 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas Park, VA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Douglas Park area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shell in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Douglas Park apartment is the 311 N Bryan St Model at 311 N Bryan St, Unit Ground floor starting at $2,100 with a $1.91 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shell | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| 311 N Bryan St, Unit Ground floor | 311 N Bryan St | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Spectrum | Crimson & Indigo | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3 | 5008 Columbia Pike | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDouglas Park, Arlington, VA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Douglas Park, Arlington, VA
Arlington Mill High School
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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 $1,377.
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 $5,597.
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 78 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 $252 which is $5,345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Douglas Park.
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