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Highlights

  • Dishwasher
  • Ceiling fans
  • Washer/dryer in unit
  • Urban lifestyle
  • Hardwood floors throughout
  • No smoking

Location

4312 N Carlin Springs Rd # 4316, Arlington, VA 22203, USA|Buckingham
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Management

Arlington Urban Rentals

Leasing office

(844) 326-7656 ext. 2886

Property Overview

Ballston Gardens offers strong overall value with an 8.4/10 expert rating, a perfect 10/10 for price, and a high 9/10 for its convenient urban location near schools, transit, and everyday essentials. Residents get an impressive mix of in-unit comforts like a washer/dryer, dishwasher, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and high-speed internet, plus no-smoking policies and an on-site fitness center that supports both wellness and work-from-home lifestyles. The detailed, transparent listing with abundant photos further enhances trust and helps renters understand the property’s quality and amenities.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Ballston Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Ballston Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Wellness

Floor plans

Ballston Gardens - 172 bed1 bath1,000 sqft$2,500 /mo
Ballston Gardens - 213 bed2 bath1,200 sqft$3,800 /moRoomy 3 BR End Unit, W/D In Unit, Two Blocks from Ballston Metro, Short Term Leases Considered Three bedroom, end-unit apartment just steps away from Ballston Metro (Orange and Silver lines) and Ballston Mall, Harris Teeters, Golds Gym, popular dining and bar spots - everything that makes living in this area so great! Hardwood floors throughout, lots of windows and natural light, upscale chef's kitchen, air conditioning/heating, ceiling fans, internet access, dishwasher, disposal, WASHER/DRYER IN UNIT. Fitness room onsite. No pets. No smoking. Great for young professionals! This one won't last long!

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About Ballston Gardens

HomeApartments in ArlingtonBuckingham Ballston Gardens

Roomy 3 BR End Unit, W/D In Unit, Two Blocks from Ballston Metro, Short Term Leases Considered Three bedroom, end-unit apartment just steps away from Ballston Metro (Orange and Silver lines) and Ballston Mall, Harris Teeters, Golds Gym, popular dining and bar spots - everything that makes living in this area so great! Hardwood floors throughout, lots of windows and natural light, upscale chef's kitchen, air conditioning/heating, ceiling fans, internet access, dishwasher, disposal, WASHER/DRYER IN UNIT. Fitness room onsite. No pets. No smoking. Great for young professionals! This one won't last long!


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Ballston Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Ballston Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Ballston Gardens
Price·10A 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.
Ballston Gardens offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • 1 office supply store within 1 mile

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • 29 sports facilities (like tennis courts) nearby

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

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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 4% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Buckingham.

3-bedroom apartments at Ballston Gardens cost about the same as the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Buckingham.

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Buckingham
Arlington
A table of studio rental data trends in Arlington
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,925
June 2024$1,913
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
A table of studio rental data trends in Buckingham
MonthMedian Rent
May 2025$1,762
June 2025$1,662
July 2025$1,791

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 4312 N Carlin Springs Rd # 4316?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$100,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $100,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,500.
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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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