
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Pike Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,200 (28 Rentals)
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Barcroft Apartments

2709 13th Rd S

3701 5th St S

Dorchester Apartments

Fillmore Garden Apartments

Dorchester Towers Apartments

Shelton Apartments
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30 S Old Glebe Rd

Dominion Plaza

Dominion Towers

2200 Columbia Pike

Oakland Apartments

Dominion

2010 4th St S

131 S Courthouse Rd

Westmont Gardens Apartments
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Bell Arlington Ridge

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Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Pike?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia Pike Studio Apartments | $2,160 | $1,440 | $5,289 |
Columbia Pike 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,423 | $1,325 | $4,798 |
Columbia Pike 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,252 | $1,467 | $6,999 |
Columbia Pike 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,772 | $1,959 | $3,200 |
Columbia Pike 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $3,870 | $3,870 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Columbia Pike Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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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 Wellington priced from $1,405. Dorchester Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,515. Here are the most affordable Columbia Pike apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Wellington | Studio - S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,405 |
Dorchester Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,529 |
Gilliam Place | Studio C 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,552 |
Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,605 |
Shelton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,627 |
Dominion Towers | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,735 |
Shawnee Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Westmont Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,770 |
Bell Arlington Ridge | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,797 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Pike, VA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Pike area is the $2.48 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Dolley Madison Towers in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Columbia Pike apartment is the A2 Renovated Model at Alister Arlington Ridge starting at $2,022 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Pike apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dolley Madison Towers | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
Alister Arlington Ridge | A2 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
The Whitmore | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Dominion Towers | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Westmont Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Walter Reed Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Shelton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Dorchester Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
Wellington | Studio - S1B | Studio ,1BA | $2.48 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia Pike, Arlington, VA
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Among neighborhoods in Arlington, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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Best Local Schools in Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA
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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 $1,797.
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 $3,870.
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.
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