Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Forest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $900 (104 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Columbia Forest area of Arlington.

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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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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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Serrano Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Serrano Apartments

5535 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Harvey Hall
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey Hall

850-860 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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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 1 Bed unit found at Sherwood at Southern Towers priced from $1,398. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,418. Here are the most affordable Columbia Forest apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sherwood at Southern TowersA1C1BR,1BA$1,398
Monticello at Southern TowersS1CStudio,1BA$1,418
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 630 sqft1BR,1BA$1,425
Seminary TowersStudio 1BA (530sf)Studio,1BA$1,428
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityIndependenceStudio,1BA$1,470
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,498
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,529
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1,535
Dorchester Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,540

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Forest, VA

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Forest area is the $2.21 price per square foot 1 Model at 2121 Columbia Pike in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $2,580. The second greatest value Columbia Forest apartment is the Two Bedroom B2A Model at Newport Village starting at $2,436 with a $2.09 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.
2121 Columbia Pike12BR,2BA$2.21
Newport VillageTwo Bedroom B2A2BR,2BA$2.09
The Oliver in Alexandria2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.07
3233 Apex Cir, Unit #B3233 Apex Cir2BR,1BA$2.21
The SpireTwo Bedroom - ADA Accessible2BR,1BA$2.04
Carlyn Hill ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.07
Dorchester Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.93
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04
Dominion TowersOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$2.26
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft1BR,1BA$2.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Forest, Arlington, VA

Ranked #20

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 Monticello at Southern Towers listed at $1,325.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Forest Apartment is $1,398 at Sherwood at Southern Towers.

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 $1,795 at Brookdale 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 $2,245.

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