
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Douglas Park Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (101 Rentals)
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Shelton Apartments

Apex Apartments

Buckingham Village

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5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3

Dominion Plaza

Fillmore Garden Apartments

4300 N Carlin Springs Rd

Dominion Towers

5353 Columbia Pike
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Dorchester Apartments

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Oakland Apartments

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3618 6th St S, Unit 6th Street

26 S Old Glebe Rd

The Whitmore

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RiverHouse

Parc View Apartments

2200 Columbia Pike

22 S Old Glebe Rd
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Shawnee Apartments

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

Dorchester Towers Apartments

Columbia Grove Apartments

Dominion

Ten at Clarendon

129 S Courthouse Rd

Sofi 55 Hundred

Infinity Apartments

Westmont Gardens Apartments
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Dolley Madison Towers

Ballston Court

Wayne Street Apartments

5565 Columbia Pike

Kenmore Apartments

The Springs Apartments

Arna Valley View Apartments

Gilliam Place

Apex Apartments
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Glenayr Apartments

Arbor Heights

Barcroft Apartments

Arlington Mill Residences

Unity Homes at Ballston

Harvey Hall

Irving Apartments

616 N Piedmont St

The Ashtons

Arlington View Terraces
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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 | $1,820 | $1,066 | $6,910 |
| Douglas Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,362 | $1,092 | $10,000+ |
| Douglas Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,935 | $1,467 | $9,287 |
| Douglas Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,390 | $1,921 | $10,000+ |
| Douglas Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,023 | $3,870 | $8,684 |
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There are currently 101 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. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,274. 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 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,274 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,288 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,341 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,420 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas Park, VA
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Douglas Park area is the $2.17 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Oliver in Alexandria in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,690. The second greatest value Douglas Park apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza starting at $1,741 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Alexandria West 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 Oliver in Alexandria | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| Walter Reed Apartments | 2BR 1BA - 500 Walter Reed Street | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.21 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Alante in Alexandria | The Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDouglas Park, Arlington, VA
Ranked #16
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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 $1,440.
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 $5,598.
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 105 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 $260 which is $5,338 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Douglas Park.
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