Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Pike Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,200 (18 Rentals)

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Taylor Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Square

4245 S 16th StArlington, VA 22204
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2112 Columbia Pike
1 Bedroom Apartments

2112 Columbia Pike

2112 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Columbia Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Park

942 S Wakefield StArlington, VA 22204
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Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Pike Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Pike area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Dominion Towers priced from $1,480. Fillmore Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,529. Here are the most affordable Columbia Pike apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,480
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,529
Gilliam PlaceStudio C 60%Studio,1BA$1,552
Dominion PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,625
Shelton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,627

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Pike, VA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Pike area is the $2.58 price per square foot B1 Renovated Model at Alister Arlington Ridge in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,968. The second greatest value Columbia Pike apartment is the Plan B1.5A Model at The Whitmore starting at $2,839 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Pike apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alister Arlington RidgeB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$2.58
The WhitmorePlan B1.5A2BR,1.5BA$2.49
Columbia CrossingB4 - Renovated2BR,2BA$2.80
Dolley Madison Towers2x22BR,2BA$2.48
Fillmore Garden Apartments2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2.47
Dorchester Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Jasper Columbia PikeA141BR,1BA$2.83
2121 Columbia Pike151BR,1BA$2.60
Shelton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.67
Oakland Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA

Ranked #59

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Pike Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Pike?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Pike is under $1,825.

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

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

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Pike?

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

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords & Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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