
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Leeway Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (47 Rentals)
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5138 9th St N, Unit Main Level, Unit Main Level

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

1832 N Culpeper St

2405 N Quintana St

4390 LORCOM Ln, Unit 709, Unit 709

1904 N Woodley St, Unit #1

608 N Abingdon St

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B, Unit B
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4378 N Pershing Dr

Wood Lee Arms

4360 N Pershing Dr, Unit 1, Unit 1

Ballston Court

The Springs Apartments

2040 N Vermont St

Glenayr Apartments
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Westover Flats I

The Ashtons

Upton House

Washington Blvd Apartments

5721 11th St N

Leckey Gardens

Quinton Arms

214 N George Mason Dr
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Patrick Henry Apartments

540 N Thomas St

Tuckahoe Apartments I

Tuckahoe Apartments II

Lee Albemarle Apartments

Randolph Street

5725 Washington Blvd
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114 S Lee St

Winter Hill Senior Apartments

Cavalier Club

3063 Patrick Henry Dr

Mayfair House

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Merrill House Apartments

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Broad & Washington

2919 Willston Pl

Winter Hill
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Hollybrooke II

6192 Greenwood Dr
Leeway, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Leeway?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeway Studio Apartments | $2,285 | $1,578 | $7,883 |
| Leeway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,675 | $1,250 | $9,133 |
| Leeway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,649 | $1,845 | $9,555 |
| Leeway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,219 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Leeway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,420 | $4,405 | $4,435 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Leeway Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Leeway Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Leeway area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gates of Ballston priced from $750. Winter Hill Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Leeway apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Winter Hill Senior Apartments | Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Cavalier Club | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,602 |
| Falls Green | Studio-SCOA | Studio,1BA | $1,609 |
| Wood Lee Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,685 |
| Mayfair House | Renovated 1Bd Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Cortland at Falls Church | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $1,719 |
| Broad & Washington | Studio ADU-S7 | Studio,1BA | $1,736 |
| Merrill House Apartments | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,809 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Leeway, VA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Leeway area is the $2.92 price per square foot 3 bed/ 2 bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Leeway apartment is the AD6 Model at LOREN starting at $2,668 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Yorktown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Leeway apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballston Garden Apartments | 3 bed/ 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| LOREN | AD6 | 1BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| Mayfair House | Renovated 1Bd Terrace Lv | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Fisher House Apartments | 2C 60% | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| 200 N Maple Ave, Unit 110 | 200 N Maple Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Cortland at Falls Church | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Park Lyn | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
| Winter Hill Senior Apartments | Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
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Best Local Schools in Leeway, Arlington, VA
Cardinal Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Leeway Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Leeway?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Leeway is under $1,845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Leeway?
The cheapest apartment in Leeway is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Leeway costs $4,405.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Leeway?
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 37 regular apartments in Leeway 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 Leeway?
Cheap apartments in Leeway have an average cost of $178 which is $4,227 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Leeway.
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