Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights South Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $900 (126 Rentals)

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Columbia Heights South, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Heights South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights South area of Washington, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at 2221 S Clark priced from $1,180. The Square at 511 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights South apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,308
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,318
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,334
Terwilliger Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,365
Monticello at Southern TowersS1CStudio,1BA$1,418
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448
Oakland Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights South, VA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights South area is the $1.96 price per square foot Chesapeake Model at Arrive 2801 in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $2,443. The second greatest value Columbia Heights South apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Oliver in Alexandria starting at $2,685 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Heights South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrive 2801Chesapeake2BR,2BA$1.96
The Oliver in Alexandria3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.17
Wildwood Park2x2 Modernized2BR,2BA$2.33
The WhitmorePlan A1B1BR,1BA$2.09
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$2.00
Westmont Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.46
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Nalbert ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
2107 5th St S, Unit 22107 5th St S1BR,1BA$2.42

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Columbia Heights South, Arlington, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Heights South is under $1,490.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights South?

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights South is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,319, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights South costs $3,693.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Heights South?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 43 regular apartments in Columbia Heights South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbia Heights South?

Cheap apartments in Columbia Heights South have an average cost of $547 which is $3,146 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights South.

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