
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Forest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $900 (97 Rentals)
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Arlington Mill Residences

Dominion Towers

Oakland Apartments

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

4300 N Carlin Springs Rd

3701 5th St S

Dorchester Apartments

Dorchester Towers Apartments

5723 10th Rd N
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Fillmore Garden Apartments

Gates of Ballston

Shelton Apartments

Dominion Plaza

Shirlington House

Greenbrier Apartments

2200 Columbia Pike

5014 Columbia Pike

2010 4th St S

Fort Henry Gardens

131 S Courthouse Rd

Infinity Apartments

Westmont Gardens Apartments

Ballston Court

3007 S Buchanan St

Wayne Street Apartments

Dolley Madison Towers

The George Mason Apartments
Columbia Forest, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Forest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia Forest Studio Apartments | $1,899 | $1,400 | $5,060 |
Columbia Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,459 | $1,325 | $7,493 |
Columbia Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,152 | $1,467 | $9,520 |
Columbia Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,557 | $1,959 | $10,000+ |
Columbia Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $3,870 | $3,870 |
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There are currently 97 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbia Forest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Columbia Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Forest area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arlington Mill Residences priced from $1,361. Dominion Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Columbia Forest apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arlington Mill Residences | 1x1 50 | 1BR,1BA | $1,361 |
Dominion Towers | Studio/one bath | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Seminary Towers | Studio 1BA (530sf) | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Monticello at Southern Towers | S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,418 |
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 680 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio,1BA | $1,487 |
Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,529 |
Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,548 |
Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,548 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Forest, VA
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Forest area is the $2.33 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $3,328. The second greatest value Columbia Forest apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,080 sqft Model at Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $2,295 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Newport Village | Three Bedroom C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.33 |
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,080 sqft | 3BR,2BA | $2.12 |
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
3233 Apex Cir, Unit #B | 3233 Apex Cir | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Park Shirlington | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
The Spire | Two Bedroom - ADA Accessible | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Cavalier Club | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Greenbrier Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 680 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Arlington Mill Residences | 1x1 50 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia Forest, Arlington, VA
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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?
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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 Dominion Towers listed at $1,400.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Forest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Forest Apartment is $1,361 at Arlington Mill Residences.
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 $1,750 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 Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes and starts from $2,295.
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