Apartments to rent in Columbia Pike, Arlington

Columbia Pike is a long, multicultural commercial corridor and residential spine running east–west through South Arlington (with segments stretching into nearby Annandale). The Pike blends walkable retail, dense apartment blocks and longtime neighborhood pockets (Penrose, Barcroft, Douglas Park and Shirlington). It’s known for frequent bus service (the Pike Ride/WMATA 16-series and ART), a large immigrant-owned small-business scene, weekly farmers market and easy access to the Pentagon and National Landing.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
Columbia Pike Average Good Safe Excellent
Penrose Average Good Safe Good
Barcroft Average Good Safe Good
Shirlington (Fairlington / Shirlington Village) Average Good Safe Excellent
Arlington Mill Average Good Safe Good
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zumper (neighborhood & building listings aggregate)

Columbia Pike, Arlington Rental Prices

Studio
$1,500 – $1,800
1 bedroom
$1,700 – $2,200
2 bedroom
$2,300 – $3,200
3 bedroom
$3,000 – $4,200

Source: Zumper (neighborhood & building listings aggregate)

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Columbia Pike, Arlington Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Campbell Elementary School

⭐ 7/10 GreatSchools
737 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204
🧭 ~0.6–0.9 mi (serves south-Arlington neighborhoods)

Wakefield High School

⭐ Not rated / mixed test-based ratings GreatSchools
1325 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA 22206
🧭 ~1.0–1.5 mi

Top Private Schools

Bishop O'Connell High School

⭐ 8/10 School and community reports
6600 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA 22213
🧭 ~6–10 min drive (north of the Pike)

Source: GreatSchools / local school pages

Columbia Pike, Arlington Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Columbia Pike is a busy mixed-use corridor: most crime reported is property-related (theft, shoplifting, vehicle break-ins) concentrated around commercial nodes and transit stops. Violent crime is lower than in central Washington, DC, and comparable to other South Arlington neighborhoods, but residents are advised to use usual urban precautions (lock vehicles, use well-lit routes at night). Arlington County maintains active homelessness prevention and outreach programs and has invested in community safety resources for south Arlington.

Source: Arlington County / regional homelessness & public-safety reports

Columbia Pike, Arlington Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~79
Very Walkable
Transit Score ~64
Good Transit
Bike Score ~55
Somewhat Bikeable
<30 min
To Downtown DC by a Pike bus + Metro usually ~25–35 min; to the Pentagon/National Landing ~10–15 min by bus. Frequent Pike Ride/WMATA 16-series and Arlington ART connections serve the corridor.

Source: WalkScore / Columbia Pike transit materials

Columbia Pike, Arlington Summary

Overview

Columbia Pike is a long, multicultural commercial corridor and one of south Arlington’s most active arteries. It combines multifamily housing and walk-up retail with a dense, immigrant-owned small-business scene and weekly farmers market. The corridor is transit-forward (frequent bus service and local ART connections), offers a wide range of ethnic dining options, and provides quicker access to the Pentagon and National Landing than many parts of Arlington.

Key Features

  • Walkable, transit-rich corridor: Frequent Pike Ride / WMATA bus service (16-series and other routes) plus ART connections make many errands and commutes easy without a car.
  • Diverse dining and retail: Strong immigrant-owned small-business presence — South Asian, Latin American and East Asian restaurants and markets line the Pike.
  • Parks & community resources: Barcroft Park, Glencarlyn and nearby Shirlington give residents parks, rec centers and community programming.
  • More affordable than some central Arlington submarkets: Rents along the Pike are often lower than Courthouse/Ballston/Glebe corridors while remaining close to major employers.

Housing Snapshot

  • Mostly mid-century garden apartments, walk-up condos and newer infill developments near major intersections.
  • Rents: studios and 1BRs typically start in the high-$1,000s to low-$2,000s; 2BRs commonly in the mid-$2,000s.
  • Strong renter market with steady demand due to transit and proximity to Pentagon/National Landing.