
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights West Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $900 (94 Rentals)
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Barcroft Apartments

Arlington Mill Residences

Oakland Apartments

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

4300 N Carlin Springs Rd

Dominion Plaza

3701 5th St S

5723 10th Rd N

Fillmore Garden Apartments
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Gates of Ballston

Shelton Apartments

Shirlington House

Greenbrier Apartments

5014 Columbia Pike

2200 Columbia Pike

Fort Henry Gardens

2010 4th St S

131 S Courthouse Rd

Infinity Apartments

Ballston Court

Sheffield Court

Westmont Gardens Apartments

Wayne Street Apartments

3007 S Buchanan St

Woodbury Park at Courthouse
Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Heights West?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia Heights West Studio Apartments | $1,897 | $1,398 | $5,060 |
Columbia Heights West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,518 | $1,325 | $7,566 |
Columbia Heights West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,267 | $1,467 | $7,883 |
Columbia Heights West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,740 | $1,959 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 94 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbia Heights West Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Columbia Heights West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights West area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Monticello at Southern Towers priced from $1,398. Seminary Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,440. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
Seminary Towers | Studio 1BA (530sf) | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
Roosevelt Towers | Studio - S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,449 |
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio,1BA | $1,510 |
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 |
Gilliam Place | Studio C 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,552 |
The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,578 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights West, VA
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights West 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 Heights West apartment is the B1 Renovated Model at Alister Arlington Ridge starting at $2,666 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Heights West 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 |
Alister Arlington Ridge | B1 Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
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 |
Fisher House Apartments | 2C 60% | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Cavalier Club | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Barcroft Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Greenbrier Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights West Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia Heights West?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia Heights West is at Monticello at Southern Towers listed at $1,398.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Heights West Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Heights West Apartment is $1,529 at Fillmore Garden Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Heights West Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia Heights West is starting from $1,896 at Woodbury Park at Courthouse.
What is the most affordable Columbia Heights West Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Heights West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Shirlington and starts from $2,413.
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