Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,200 (20 Rentals)

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Parliament House
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Parliament House

1512 Arlington Ridge RdArlington, VA 22202
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2112 Columbia Pike
1 Bedroom Apartments

2112 Columbia Pike

2112 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Shawnee Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Shawnee Apartments

700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
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Columbia Heights, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Dorchester Apartments priced from $1,515. Dorchester Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,520. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dorchester ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,515
Dorchester Towers ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,520
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,529
Gilliam PlaceStudio C 60%Studio,1BA$1,552
Dominion PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,615

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, VA

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $2.80 price per square foot B4 - Renovated Model at Columbia Crossing in the in the Cherrydale neighborhood starting from $3,024. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 2x2 Model at Dolley Madison Towers starting at $2,350 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Columbia CrossingB4 - Renovated2BR,2BA$2.80
Dolley Madison Towers2x22BR,2BA$2.33
Dominion TowersTwo Bedroom/One Bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Jasper Columbia PikeA141BR,1BA$2.90
Penrose Apartments1B-B1BR,1BA$2.81
Westmont Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.46
2121 Columbia Pike151BR,1BA$2.67
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.46
Dorchester ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.50
Oakland Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Heights, Arlington, VA

Ranked #61

Among neighborhoods in Arlington, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Columbia Heights, Arlington, VA

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Getting Around the Columbia Heights Neighborhood in Arlington, VA

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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 Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Heights is under $1,770.

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

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights is Fillmore Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,529, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights costs $3,670.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Heights?

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 1 regular apartments in Columbia Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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