Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia Forest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (23 Rentals)

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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 Monticello at Southern Towers priced from $1,198. Gates of Ballston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,308. Here are the most affordable Columbia Forest apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello at Southern TowersS1EStudio,1BA$1,198
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,308
Sherwood at Southern TowersA1B1BR,1BA$1,429
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityIndependenceStudio,1BA$1,431
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft1BR,1BA$1,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Forest, VA

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Forest area is the $2.23 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Oliver in Alexandria in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,759. The second greatest value Columbia Forest apartment is the Two Bedroom B2A Model at Newport Village starting at $2,309 with a $1.98 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.
The Oliver in Alexandria3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.23
Newport VillageTwo Bedroom B2A2BR,2BA$1.98
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.97
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Den - 1,095 sqft3BR,2BA$2.29
Carlyn Hill ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.80
3233 Apex Cir, Unit #B3233 Apex Cir2BR,1BA$2.21
Park Shirlington2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
The SpireTwo Bedroom - ADA Accessible2BR,1BA$2.04
Greenbrier Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.29
The Alante in AlexandriaThe Aspire1BR,1BA$2.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Forest?

There are currently 330 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Forest, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,308 to $12,165. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Forest ranging from $800 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia Forest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia Forest ranges from $800 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,058.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbia Forest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia Forest range from $1,959 to $12,165, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,670.

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