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Highlights
- Dishwasher
- Ceiling fans
- Club room
- Extra storage
- Fitness room
- Laundry room
Location
4312 N Carlin Springs Rd # 4316, Arlington, VA 22203, USA|Buckingham
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Property Overview
Ballston Gardens earns a strong overall rating with especially high marks for location, amenities, price, and trustworthiness, suggesting solid value and convenience. It offers practical features like a dishwasher, ceiling fans, extra storage, a club room, fitness room, and laundry room, and is noted for fitness and wellness thanks to its on-site gym, natural light, HVAC, and nearby sports facilities.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Elementary school nearby
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Great for
Wellness
Floor plans
| Ballston Gardens - 17 | 2 bed | 1 bath | 1,000 sqft | $2,100 /mo | RATE REDUCED THIS WEEK ONLY! Parking Included! Upper Level, 2 BR, Extra Storage, Ballston Metro Spacious, sunny, two bedroom, upper level apartment two blocks from Ballston Metro. Within walking distance to Harris Teeter, Ballston Mall, Golds Gym, and plenty of popular restaurants and bars that make Ballston such a great place to live! Hardwood floors throughout, lots of windows and natural light, recently updated chef's kitchen, air conditioning/heating, dishwasher, disposal, ceiling fans. Parking included. Laundry room, fitness room, and club room available onsite. Perfect for young professionals! Great price point, great unit, great location – this one won't last long! Contact us for an in-person or virtual tour. This one won't last long! Contact us if you'd like an in-person or virtual tour! Disclosure: Under the rental housing advertising price transparency requirements of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, we charge all applicants a one-time $35 background check fee. This sing | ||
| Ballston Gardens - 1 | 2 bed | 1 bath | 1,000 sqft | $2,400 /mo | We are currently showcasing our large 2 bedroom/1 Bath unit located in a prime Arlington walk to Metro location. Check out our recently updated unit located in a 27-unit garden style apartment building, Ballston Gardens, located only steps away from the Ballston Metro, Harris Teeters, Ballston Commons, and much more. The unit has hardwood floors throughout, and updated kitchen/bathroom, and plenty of windows providing natural lighting throughout. Landlord pays all utilities, parking for a fee. Sorry no pets. |
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About Ballston Gardens
We are currently showcasing our large 2 bedroom/1 Bath unit located in a prime Arlington walk to Metro location. Check out our recently updated unit located in a 27-unit garden style apartment building, Ballston Gardens, located only steps away from the Ballston Metro, Harris Teeters, Ballston Commons, and much more. The unit has hardwood floors throughout, and updated kitchen/bathroom, and plenty of windows providing natural lighting throughout. Landlord pays all utilities, parking for a fee. Sorry no pets.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.8
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Very GoodBallston Gardens is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Ballston Gardens is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Buckingham. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Ballston Gardens is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Ballston Gardens is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Ballston Gardens does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
Ballston Gardens is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Ballston Gardens compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Buckingham
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Ballston Gardens to be 20% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Buckingham.
Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Buckingham
Arlington
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,900 |
| July 2024 | $1,904 |
| August 2024 | $1,913 |
| September 2024 | $1,953 |
| October 2024 | $2,058 |
| November 2024 | $1,999 |
| December 2024 | $2,007 |
| January 2025 | $2,048 |
| February 2025 | $2,077 |
| March 2025 | $2,054 |
| April 2025 | $2,025 |
| May 2025 | $1,920 |
| June 2025 | $1,923 |
| July 2025 | $1,970 |
| August 2025 | $2,054 |
| September 2025 | $2,067 |
| October 2025 | $2,038 |
| November 2025 | $2,028 |
| December 2025 | $1,987 |
| January 2026 | $2,025 |
| February 2026 | $2,022 |
| March 2026 | $2,093 |
| April 2026 | $2,116 |
| May 2026 | $2,061 |
| June 2026 | $2,069 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | $1,762 |
| June 2025 | $1,662 |
| July 2025 | $1,791 |
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Schools near Ballston Gardens
Barrett Elementary School
4401 n henderson rd
arlington, VA, 22203
PK, K-5Public
B-
Integration Station
4420 fairfax dr
arlington, VA, 22203
PKPublic
Montessori Public School of Arlington
701 s highland st
arlington, VA, 22204
PK, K-5Public
A-
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts & Sciences
6245 leesburg pike
falls church, VA, 22044
3-5Public
C+
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
201 n cherry st
falls church, VA, 22046
PKPublic
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Getting around Arlington near 4312 N Carlin Springs Rd # 4316
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 4312 N Carlin Springs Rd # 4316, Arlington
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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Harris Teeter
624B N Glebe Rd
Kimball Union Academy
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Glebe Market
300 N Glebe Rd
Safeway
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Giant Food
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Bering
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Gossip on 23rd Inc
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Target
740 N Glebe Rd
Worldwide Responsible
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Randolph Custom Tailoring
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Starbucks
624B N Glebe Rd
Kung Fu Tea
4238 Wilson Blvd
Union Kitchen-Ballston
4102 Wilson Blvd
Mike's Cafe
900 N Stuart St
Dva Wilson
4201 Wilson Blvd
Whino Inc
4238 Wilson Blvd
Dan & Brad's
950 N Stafford St
Craft House Arlington
901 N Glebe Rd
Bronson Bierhall
4100 Fairfax Dr
First Down Sports Bar & Grill
4213 Fairfax Dr
Sidekick Bakery
4238 Wilson Blvd
Saving Seafood
1050 N Highland St
Bakeshop
1025 N Fillmore St
Tatte Bakery
2805 Clarendon Blvd
Williams-Sonoma
2700 Clarendon Blvd
Playground
Glebe & Randolph Park
Garden
Mosaic Park
Ellen's Trace
Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe
672 N Glebe Rd
mezeh Mediterranean Grill
671 N Glebe Rd
Chick-fil-A
671 N Glebe Rd
Midnightreats
4238 Wilson Blvd
TOUS les JOURS
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