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850 N Randolph St, Arlington, VA 22203
(571) 475-9150
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AVA Ballston Square

850 N Randolph St
Arlington, VA 22203
(571) 475-9150
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  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $2,395–$4,002Rent Pricing
  • 662–1,215Square Feet

Rent Specials

* Save up to $140/mo on select apartments! * Terms and conditions apply.

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About AVA Ballston Square

AVA Ballston Square in Arlington, Virginia is perfectly located. Now offering one and two bedroom furnished and unfurnished Arlington apartments. Our Furnished+ homes come outfitted with essential stylish furniture plus all utilities, including cable and Wi-Fi, are included in the rent. Only a few blocks from the Ballston and Virginia Square (Orange and Silver Line) Metro stations, AVA Ballston Square offers amenities including a courtyard with pool, grills, indoor and outdoor lounges, fitness center, and co-work lounge.

AVA Ballston Square is located in the Ballston Virginia Square Neighborhood and 22203 Zip code of Arlington, VA. This community is professionally managed by AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Expanded Fitness Center
  • New Co-Work Lounge
  • New Fire Pit And Grills
  • New Flex Studio
  • NEW Pet Spa
  • Refreshed Courtyards
  • Updated resident lounge

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

AVA Ballston Square offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,395 and having 662–1,215 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    $2,691

    A3-1

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 710 sq ftAvailable Soon

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,691Available Soon0212710

    Unit 0212 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Microwave

    Living Space

    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Unit 0212 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,691

    Model Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,691

    $2,755

    A5-3

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 808 sq ftLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Soon

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,755Available Soon2225808

    Unit 2225 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Microwave

    Living Space

    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Unit 2225 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,755

    Model Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,755

    $2,497

    A4-1

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable Mar 9

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,497 March 9, 20251207762

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi
    • Windows

    Kitchen

    • Refrigerator

    Unit 1207 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,497

    Model Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,497

    $2,630

    A1-3

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 662 sq ftAvailable Mar 17

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,630 March 17, 20251426662

    Unit 1426 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Microwave

    Living Space

    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Unit 1426 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,630

    Model Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,630

    $2,711

    A2-3

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 698 sq ftAvailable Mar 29

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,711 March 29, 20251532698

    Unit 1532 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Microwave

    Living Space

    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Unit 1532 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,711

    Model Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,711

    From $2,395

    A1-1

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 662 sq ftCheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Apr 6

    Model Gallery

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,440 April 6, 20251926662
    $2,395 May 5, 20251313662

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi
    • Windows

    Kitchen

    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $2,395 - $2,440

    Rent Pricing

    • $2,395 - $2,440

    Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Unit 1926 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,440

    Model Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,395 - $2,440

    Unit 1313 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,395

    Model Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,395 - $2,440

    $2,716

    A3-5

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 710 sq ftAvailable Apr 13

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,716 April 13, 20251012710

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi
    • Windows

    Kitchen

    • Refrigerator

    Unit 1012 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,716

    Model Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,716

  • 2 Bedrooms

    $3,405

    B4-1

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1164 sq ftCheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Soon

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,405Available Soon02051164

    Unit 0205 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Microwave

    Living Space

    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Unit 0205 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,405

    Model Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,405

    From $3,681

    B5-3

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1172 sq ftAvailable Soon

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,701Available Soon05031172
    $3,681Available Soon20031172

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi
    • Windows

    Kitchen

    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $3,681 - $3,701

    Rent Pricing

    • $3,681 - $3,701

    Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Unit 0503 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,701

    Model Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,681 - $3,701

    Unit 2003 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,681

    Model Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,681 - $3,701

    $4,002

    B6-Renovated-I

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1215 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Soon

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $4,002Available Soon17231215

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi
    • Windows

    Kitchen

    • Refrigerator

    Unit 1723 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $4,002

    Model Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $4,002

    $3,635

    B2-5

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1147 sq ftAvailable Mar 8

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,635 March 8, 202507341147

    Unit 0734 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Microwave

    Living Space

    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Unit 0734 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,635

    Model Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,635

    $3,514

    B3-1-2

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1157 sq ftAvailable May 5

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,514 May 5, 202506041157

    Unit 0604 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Microwave

    Living Space

    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Unit 0604 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,514

    Model Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,514
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

Lease Terms

  • Flexible 2-12 months
  • Short Term Lease Options
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Pet Policy

Pet Policy - Cats

  • Cats Allowed
  • $500 Fee
  • $50 Monthly Pet Rent

Pet Policy - Dogs

  • Dogs Allowed
  • $50 Monthly Pet Rent
  • $500 Fee
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Parking Fees & Info

Parking Garage

  • Garage Fee: $60 /Mo

Storage Fees & Info

Storage Unit

  • $85/MO

Fee & Deposit Info

Recurring Fees

  • $60 Garage Fee

One-Time Fees

  • $50 Application Fee

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Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Expanded Fitness Center
  • New Co-Work Lounge
  • New Fire Pit And Grills
  • New Flex Studio
  • NEW Pet Spa
  • Refreshed Courtyards
  • Updated resident lounge

On-Site Services

  • Pet Washing Station

Community Features

  • Lounge

Outdoor Features

  • Grill
  • Courtyard
  • Patio

Recreation and Fitness

  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Windows
  • Wi Fi

Kitchen Amenities

  • Refrigerator
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850 N Randolph St, Arlington, VA 22203

Hours and Contact Info

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(571) 475-9150
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Tuesday10:00 am–7:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am–7:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am–7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am–5:00 pm
SundayClosed
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Getting Around

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about AVA Ballston Square

Where is AVA Ballston Square located?

AVA Ballston Square is located at 850 N Randolph St near the Ballston Virginia Square area of Arlington, VA

What is the current rent range at AVA Ballston Square?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at AVA Ballston Square currently range from $2,395 to $4,002

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for AVA Ballston Square are
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Yes. Pets are allowed at AVA Ballston Square. Call us today for info on moving here with your pet.

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at AVA Ballston Square is: * Save up to $140/mo on select apartments! * Terms and conditions apply..

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.4

    The AVA Ballston Square Apartments are 16.7% cheaper than the average apartment in the Ballston Virginia Square area, and 11.65% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Ballston Virginia Square Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$2,395$2,948-$553-18.8%
    2 Bedroom$3,405$3,989-$584-14.6%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Arlington

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$2,395$2,750-$355-12.9%
    2 Bedroom$3,405$3,799-$394-10.4%

    Methodology: On 02/26/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 329 other apartment communities in the immediate area around AVA Ballston Square (Ballston Virginia Square), and 1734 other apartment communities in Arlington using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 02/26/2025

  • Transit Friendly 3.0

    Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

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  • Great Amenities, but Noisy

    March 17, 2023
    We moved here about 7 months ago, and we are very happy with all the amenities that are offered. The building is nice and clean, the gym is very convenient, they have a secure mailroom, all the people are nice, and best of all, maintenance is responsive and addresses any issues you may have within a day or two. There are always people at the front desk, and there has never been a time where I felt unsafe. The location is ideal, only a 2 minute walk from the Ballston metro stop and about the same ...
    from an underground food hall kind of thing (the Ballston Quarter). Truly, I don't know why I would ever have to leave a 10 minute walking radius of the apartment, that's the diversity of restaurants, shops, and amenities around this apartment. If it weren't for the noise, this apartment would definitely be five stars. That being said, I would not recommend moving here until after 2024 if you work ANY part of the time at home or are home between 9-5 or if you have pets, children, or partners that would be home between 9-5. They are doing balcony construction on apartments, meaning that they lock EVERYONE'S balcony (no, you won't have access to it at all) and every weekday from 9am-5pm there is heavy construction noise on the apartment. Saying that there is "construction noise" is misleading -- it's more than that. The sounds go through your bones and rattle your skull, making your ears ring if you're brave enough to leave them uncovered. The vibrations of jackhammering (or whatever they're doing) travel through the metal of the building and into your apartment no matter how distant they are from your apartment (for context, I'm on the third floor and am still disturbed by construction on the 20th). You have to yell to be heard by anyone, and earplugs and noise cancelling headphones don't work because of the sheer volume (I know because I've tried three different kinds). The one redeeming grace is that they offer four work from home rooms on the ground floor and a partnership with a nearby office building that you can go to in order to work and escape the noise. However, for me (and my partner) that defeats the whole business of working from home, to have to leave home to work. In total, if you're a single person with no pets who does a traditional 9-5 work day, then this construction noise won't bother you and this is an amazing place to live. However, if you plan on spending ANY time at home during the work day, I would suggest looking elsewhere.
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  • Noise!!

    July 25, 2022
    Do not rent here! For the next two years there is going to be consistent drilling. You won’t be able to sleep work. Not to mention you won’t have access to a balcony or be able to open any windows or doors. They raised rent during the construction they are only giving you a 100 dollar credit if you don’t have access to a balcony. They charge a 600 for new or a 500 for amenity fee for living here. You get kicked out of the courtyard at 10pm For reading a book and the TVs no longer work. The ...
    lifeguard will kick everyone out of the pool at random times. They will also take away benches. When you ask about the noise you are told leave or put up with it.
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  • Constant Noise Issue - Ownership Refuses to Help

    December 10, 2021
    Do not rent here!!!! They have been “renovating apartments” for over a year with no end in sight, the entire building sounds like a war zone every day Monday - Friday. No matter how many residents complain their solution is "deal with it or move out". Meanwhile things in the rest of the building (elevators, printers, door locks, lights, gym equipment, etc) are constantly breaking and never updated yet on top of overpriced rent they charge you an extra $500 yearly for “amenity fees”. And please ...
    please trust me when I tell you the parking garage is an absolute NIGHTMARE.
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  • Unsafe, expensive & childish management

    June 17, 2020
    24 year old kid murdered in his apt here in January, no security upgrades, still broken gates that dont lock in courtyard, no cameras in garage, and no suspect found..still. Rents go up exponentially every year, now amenity fee is annual..despite all amenities being closed with no plan in place to re-open (bike locks on grills, courtyard "closed at 8pm" gym and pool locked up). Paint chips all over everyone's balconies (lead dose anyone?) And leaks and concrete falling in garage on people's ...
    cars. This place is a mess and managed so poorly. Now management treats tenets like children and punishes us by locking down courtyard...so many nicer newer buildings in this neighborhood...keep looking friends .
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  • terrible company, pass on this

    June 15, 2020
    Lived here for years and every year things get worse and worse. Rent is hiked up unreasonably every year, amenity fee is now every year ($500) and so far they have no plan to re-open the gym or pool...and courtyard now gets locked down at 8...so there goes your amenity fee for nothing. The apartments are mostly outdated except for the renovated units..which often get redone while you live there (and this is not optional)...work is rushed and the finish on construction is very shotty. The only ...
    positive about this location is the maintenance staff...they are very nice and extremely quick to respond. I would not live here again...too many options that are much newer and nicer..and managed MUCH better.
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  • Do Not Move Here!

    January 27, 2020
    In addition to all the other negative reviews regarding AVA Ballston Square, a resident was murdered in his apartment on Friday, January 18, 2020. Since this an open investigation, the Arlington County Police have revealed very little information about this homicide, except to say that the victim suffered a trauma to the upper torso. At a community meeting held on Saturday, January 25 with representatives from the Arlington County Police Department, numerous residents gave examples of ...
    significant weaknesses in the security system at AVA Ballston Square; and in fact it was noted during the meeting by a representative of AVA Ballston Square that on the day of the murder the security camera system in the building in which the murder occurred was not working. She additionally stated that the security camera system was not repaired and back in operation until four days after the homicide. We have lived at this complex for many years, and in that time we have seen AVA Ballston Square change from a safe, pleasantly decorated, and competently managed property to one that looks like a college dorm, with unprofessional management who cares more about extracting the maximum profit from the residents rather than providing a restful atmosphere, tasteful décor, high-quality service, and above all security for those who choose to live here. If safety is a principal concern, then AVA Ballston Square should be avoided at all costs.
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  • DO NOT LIVE HERE

    March 8, 2019
    I would give this place negative stars if I could. DO NOT LIVE HERE. They have the WORST customer service, WORST amenities (or lack thereof) - especially for the ridiculous rates they charge. I lived here for 1.5 years and the building and experience was so bad that they allowed me to break my lease and move out 7 mons early. First, abt 1.5 months after I moved in (and paid a $600 amenity fee) they gutted ALL the public spaces - removed the lobby, gym, pool, mailboxes, community center, etc and ...
    started doing a major renovation project, which they didn’t inform me of when I moved in. It’s 1.5 years later and NO progress has been made, and they “say” it’ll be at least another 6 months before it’s done. The construction is EVERYWHERE, there’s no lobby/hallways/etc it’s all a dangerous construction zone. It’s loud as hell all the time - including 8a every Saturday and Sunday morning. To get to the “concierge” you actually have to go outside. Which means to get oversized packages I have to lug them BY MY SELF around an entire block, or through a parking garage. And the front desk and management refuse to help even though this is all due to inconveniences they put upon residents. There’s also no entrance to the building - you have to walk through a shady back entrance which smells like trash all the time. Then, about 4 months ago, my laundry machine stopped working randomly. They came and fixed it, but a week later, when I was doing laundry at 9p for a work trip the next morning, it magically broke again and flooded my ENTIRE apartment. Their “on call 24/7 maintenance” person took over 2 hours to get there to fix it. He then proceeded to laugh at me and make fun of me, and then took ALL MY TOWELS and mopped up the mess with them. Threw them in my sink and left. And said no one will be able to fix it for another 3-4 days. To say sorry they gave me a lousy $50 gift card to Macy’s, which is across the street On top of that, every few days they turn the water in the building off for some unknown reason, so if you’re working from home or studying from home during the day, you’re forced to go buy a days worth of water - and can’t shower or go to the bathroom in your own apartment. I could go on and on and on about how horrible this place is, but you get the idea. Seriously, do yourself a favor and DONT MOVE HERE unless you like hating your home (and paying a ridiculous amount for it)
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  • Buyer beware - the price may be too good to be true - SEVERE move out charges

    August 20, 2018
    I loved the place at first but until they start caring and listening to their customers I would never live there or any Avalon location again. The clean sweep is a scam, use a professional carpet cleaning service. The Good: At Avalon Ballston Square, the staff was very friendly and gave 110% to their work. The maintenance staff dealt with issues in less than 24 hours! The apartments were nicely renovated, and they have plans to make it look even better in the future. The bad and worse: Expect ...
    SEVERE charges upon move out. I was billed for over $1000 on questionable damages and was never allowed to speak to the staff who identified the alleged issue so it could be explained to me. My preliminary inspection report was squeaky clean, but then they decided that they wanted to replace the entire carpet and put it on my dime. The corporate office is AWFUL; instead of listening to my concerns and explaining their decision to replace the carpet in any meaningful way, they are pressuring me to pay immediately without ever seeing an inspection report. They are also threatening to ruin my credit report by sending me to collection even though they are unable to produce common documents to prove that the charges are valid. I asked for a final inspection report and instead, they sent me the itemized bill for the carpet. I paid for the full clean sweep service and yet instead of trying to clean the carpet they just replaced it. Avoid Avalon Bay or you will end up paying for it afterward.
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  • Worst Apartment Complex For Your Money

    July 16, 2018
    If you are looking to rent at this Avalon community please stay away. Apartments units are extremely outdated with old appliances and carpets and for the price you are paying to reside here it is not worth it at all. Be warned that the carpets will be need to replaced upon move out and they will upcharge you significantly for the replacement instead of just converting to hard wood flooring. In addition, they will charge you for fees and services you don't even need or will ever use so get ...
    ready for that too. Staff is rude and impolite, the odor from the trash removal room reeks throughout the entire bottom floor of the apartment complex. I have been double billed for utilities on 3 separate occasions and had to get transferred to Avalon bay national center to get it resolved. Also, your rent will increase at years end there is no lock-in period. They try to advertise themselves as a world class apartment community but this is nothing of one and a terrible place to live. Stay away at all costs.
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  • Current resident

    June 14, 2018
    I enjoyed the beginning of my lease, and love some of the employees like Mo at the front desk, but have had a horrible living experience ever since. When we signed our lease, we were promised several amenities which are no longer available: -library within the building -computer lounge within the building -party room within the building -sauna in the gym -mail room within the building -large presentable pool area -outdoor courtyard -lobby About halfway through our lease, Avalon Ballston Square ...
    began construction on the building and took these amenities away from its residents. We have endured unbearably loud construction noises that you can hear from your living area that begin around 8am. Many building entrances are not available, which is especially unfortunate when it is raining. The elevators are constantly under construction which has been very frustrating. The entrances and elevators that are available often smell like dog urine. Many hallways are not available on the main floor. I have to walk outside and around the block to access my mailbox. There is an overall messy appearance (exposed wires on ceilings, etc.) from constant construction and our water has been cut off several times in the morning which has prevented us from taking showers in the apartment before work in the morning. None of these issues where brought to our attention when we originally toured the building and agreed to sign our lease. The property management team has not been helpful in resolving any of our issues. Overall, it has been a horrible living experience and I will not be renting with Avalon again.
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  • Don't even bother touring this place.

    June 5, 2018
    They get you to sign a lease that is lower in price and then sky-rocket the price at renewal. This year they even charged us an amenity few upon renewal of $600 even though there is and will be construction for an extended period of time. The staff doesn't greet you. Coffee machines are empty. It seems as if they just want residents to vacate so that they can further increase rental prices. Construction started at the beginning of summer and all amenities are unavailable except the pool which is ...
    directly in the middle of the construction debris and the gym which was relocated in a different building that you have to walk outside and around the construction to get to. Elevators are always broken and it's a huge issue for such a large building. Parking garage spaces are impossible to park in and often leave you vulnerable to dings and scratches. The only option for overnight guests is to pay $20 for an overnight pass.
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  • Renovation nightmare !

    June 5, 2018
    I have lived with Avalon Communities for over 3 years in different properties. This, by far, was the worst experience. Late into 2017 renovations began, and so did the nightmares. Imagine paying $600 amenity fees to find out that the renovation will be taking place for almost 2 years, meaning you will only enjoy the living experience by, in best case scenario, 2020. On top of that, you will have to live with the following trouble: 1- Continuous water shut downs ( 6 times in the past 6 months ...
    ) 2- No courtyard ( BBQ, Dog walking areas) 3- No ADA ( non Handicap friendly ) 4- No Coffee machine 5- A pool surrounded by boards and demolition ( a must see ) 6- A disfunctional " temporary Gym " 7- No business center 8- Maybe Wifi ? and a lot more that I cant include in here. The community did not even try to offer renewals on the same rate, or some sort of incentive to keep current residents. Instead, they continue to send out renewal letters with absurd increases, and effective 2018 new renewals will be assessed amenity fees each year ( not a joke ).
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Nearby Schools

Washington Liberty High School

Arlington County Public Schools
1301 North Stafford Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2715 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
6/10

Swanson Middle

Arlington County Public Schools
5800 Washington Boulevard
Public School - Grades 6-8 (936 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
6/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from AVA Ballston Square.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
8 minute drive / 4.18 miles away
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Avenue NW
9 minute drive / 4.54 miles away
International Spy Museum
800 F St. NW
10 minute drive / 4.82 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Staples
900 N Glebe Rd
1 minute drive / 0.31 miles away
Petco
3200-3226 Washington Blvd
2 minute drive / 0.78 miles away
Target
6100 Arlington Blvd
5 minute drive / 1.9 miles away

Colleges and Universities

George Mason University - Arlington Campus
3301 Fairfax Drive
1 minute drive / 0.56 miles away
Marymount University
2807 N Glebe Rd
5 minute drive / 1.97 miles away
Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus
3001 North Beauregard Street
5 minute drive / 2.73 miles away

Groceries

Harris Teeter
600 N Glebe Rd
1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away
Giant Food
3480 S Jefferson St
4 minute drive / 2.13 miles away
Safeway
4865 MacArthur Blvd NW
5 minute drive / 2.69 miles away

Hospitals

Capital Hospice
4715 North 15 Street
2 minute drive / 0.83 miles away
Virginia Hospital Center
1701 North George Mason Drive
3 minute drive / 1.18 miles away
Dominion Hospital
2960 Sleepy Hollow Road
5 minute drive / 2.65 miles away

Military Bases

National Guard
2 minute drive / 0.99 miles away
Fort Myer
4 minute drive / 1.53 miles away
Henderson Hall Corps Hdqrtrs
4 minute drive / 2.11 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
1057 Thomas Jefferson St., NW
6 minute drive / 3.17 miles away
National Mall
900 Ohio Drive, SW
8 minute drive / 3.78 miles away
East Potomac Golf Course
972 Ohio Drive
8 minute drive / 3.91 miles away

AVA Ballston Square has 5 parks within 8.5 miles, including Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, National Mall, East Potomac Golf Course, East Potomac Park, and U.S. National Arboretum.

Restaurants and Dining

The Italian Store
3123 Lee Hwy
3 minute drive / 1.32 miles away
The Bombay Club
815 Connecticut Ave.
8 minute drive / 4.13 miles away
Tabard Inn
1739 N St. NW
9 minute drive / 4.22 miles away

Shopping Centers

Ballston Quarter (Ballston Common Mall)
4238 Wilson Blvd
1 minute drive / 0.04 miles away
Hyde Park Plaza
600 N Glebe Rd
1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away
Buckingham Center
249-235 N Glebe Rd
1 minute drive / 0.51 miles away

AVA Ballston Square has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.

Transit Stations

Ballston-MU-Orange Line
4230 Fairfax Dr
1 minute drive / 0.18 miles away
Ballston-MU-Silver Line
4230 Fairfax Dr
1 minute drive / 0.18 miles away
Virginia Square-GMU-Silver Line
3600 N Fairfax Dr
1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Arlington Studio Apartments $2,176$1,198$7,462
Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,750$1,045$9,478
Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,799$1,050$10,000+
Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,779$1,297$10,000+
Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,445$1,210$8,500

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