Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Forest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $900 (89 Rentals)

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Glenayr Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glenayr Apartments

399 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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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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The Ashtons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ashtons

5700 N 10th Rd NArlington, VA 22205
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Taylor Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Square

4245 S 16th StArlington, VA 22204
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Serrano Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Serrano Apartments

5535 Columbia PikeArlington, 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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Harvey Hall
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey Hall

850-860 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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2112 Columbia Pike
1 Bedroom Apartments

2112 Columbia Pike

2112 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Haven Columbia Pike
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haven Columbia Pike

5100 7th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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Park Carlyn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Carlyn Apartments

4410 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
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Shawnee Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Shawnee Apartments

700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
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540 N Thomas St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

540 N Thomas St

540 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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Columbia Forest, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Forest area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Gates of Ballston priced from $1,308. Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,410. Here are the most affordable Columbia Forest apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,308
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 630 sqft1BR,1BA$1,410
Monticello at Southern TowersS1CStudio,1BA$1,418
Seminary TowersStudio 1BA (530sf)Studio,1BA$1,442
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,460
Oakland Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,490
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,548
Gilliam PlaceStudio C 60%Studio,1BA$1,552
Braddock LeeArbor1BR,1BA$1,565

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Forest, VA

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Forest area is the $2.06 price per square foot 3x2 Modernized Model at Wildwood Park in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Columbia Forest apartment is the Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village starting at $3,098 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Shirlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wildwood Park3x2 Modernized3BR,2BA$2.06
Newport VillageThree Bedroom C23BR,2BA$2.17
Arrive 2801Chesapeake2BR,2BA$1.99
The Oliver in Alexandria3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.15
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Den - 1,095 sqft3BR,2BA$2.32
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.03
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityConstitution1BR,1BA$2.08
Dorchester Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Cavalier Club1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.21
The Alante in AlexandriaThe Aspire1BR,1BA$2.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Forest, Arlington, VA

Ranked #23

Among neighborhoods in Arlington, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia, including Arlington. 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 outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Columbia Forest Neighborhood in Arlington, VA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Cheap Columbia Forest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia Forest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia Forest is at Gates of Ballston listed at $1,308.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Forest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Forest Apartment is $1,435 at Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Forest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia Forest is starting from $1,735 at Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Columbia Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes and starts from $2,395.

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