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Low-Rise Apartment
Ballston, 4312 N Carlin Springs Rd | Arlington
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  •  Air Conditioning
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Gated Community
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Laundry
  •  Parking Garage
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances

User Rating

6.5
Good
2 Reviews

About this Location

25B (bus) - 1 min
Orange/Silver (metro) - 9 min
In a quiet
neighborhood
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
Glen Carlyn Park
19 min walk

Pricing 

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$1,900+

  • Bathrooms

    •  Bath Tubs

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Hardwood Floors

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Garage

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
    •  Gated Community
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Overall rating 6.5/10, based on 2 renter reviews Write a review

9.5
Location
5.0
Amenities
7.5
Management
8.0
Value
8.0
Social
9.5
Safety
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Ballston Gardens

For the price of rent, my roommates and I enjoy living at this small apartment building. There is no central air, so there is an A/C box in each room that is controlled per room. We had to get a dehumidifier because of of the lack of central air. The parking is super nice and on the side of the building! About a 10 min or less walk to the metro, which is not bad at all. There are washers and dryers in the building that cost $2 per load, so $4 per wash/dry. We have a washer/dryer combo machine in our unit, but it’s very small and steam drys the clothing, so it’s not as reliable. Management is pretty good, maintenance is usually very timely, they just usually come as they please and don’t give us times of the day that they will come. Overall, satisfied with our living situation!

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  • 3 beds / 2 baths
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Great value

Great location to ballston metro, reasonable price, could have better amenities and washer/dryer in unit would be nice. Fast turnaround time if you have any problems in the building, they usually come same day. Large size 1 bedroom for the price especially in Arlington metro area

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 41 Recs

Chick-fil-A
Pupatella
Metro Halal Food Cart
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grocery 1 Rec

Harris Teeter
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convenience 2 Recs

Rite Aid
Walgreens
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fitness 29 Recs

Solidcore
Orangetheory Fitness
Ballston Crossfit
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parks 3 Recs

Quincy Park
Bluemont Park
Oakland Park
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coffee 5 Recs

Republik Coffee Bar
Buzz Bakeshop
Natural Cafe
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About Ballston

Living in the suburbs and still finding a vibrant city a few blocks away is what Ballston is all about. Reach the city with great ease, and find some great restaurants such as the Tutto Bene and the Caribbean Breeze, or maybe the Taste of Arlington Annual Street Fair. If that is not appealing enough...
Clean
Walkable
Pet Friendly
Quiet Neighborhood
Convenient Location
Proximity To Amenities
A Little Noisy At Times
Median rents in Ballston
Studio
$
1,700
1 Bedroom
$
1,900
2 Bedroom
$
2,600

Getting around Ballston

Orange/Silver (metro)

9 min

25B (bus)

1 min

10B/22B/22C (bus)

7 min

1B (bus)

6 min

2A/38B (bus)

7 min

Ballston Reviews

49 reviews
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Avalon Ballston Square
I enjoy my neighbors and the common crowd around this area is young professionals it seems. We are close to george mason university and marymount college, so there is sometimes a younger crowd in the area as well. We do have some houses around the area that I have seen mainly have newly established families (i.e. little kids or new to the area) and I feel safe walking around my area at night.
Reviewed by Young Professional living at Altavista Condominium
I personally like being in Arlington. Everything is walkable and while it's not DC proper, it's very easy to get into the city via metro or a quick drive in. I've run to Georgetown in 20-30 minutes. There's stuff to do and there's everything you could need: gyms, grocery stores, shopping, restaurants, bars so close by. Ballston is a hub for transport so buses and the metro abound.
Reviewed by Anonymous living at Meridian at Ballston Commons
It can be a little noisy if you're too close to Wilson, Glebe or Fairfax roads, especially if you're right above the bus stop like I am, but nothing light background noise can't drown out; I sleep with a fan and I sleep like a baby. The public transport can't be beat, and it seems like a new restaurant opens every day. I'm interested in looking at houses in the area when I can afford to buy!
Reviewed by Scalia Law Student living at Randolph Towers
Ballston is by far one of the best areas of Arlington to live in. It has tons of access to bars, food, shopping, and a social scene, without being too loud of an area.
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at Avalon Ballston Square
We are right across from Ballston Quarter which has a Union Market type of food court. The area is developing so quickly, very trendy and everything is within walking distance. Even though it's very walkable it does not feel as congested as DC.
Reviewed by Young Professional living at Meridian at Ballston Commons
I definitely feel that it's up and coming-- so much construction and many new restaurants and shops popping up! IT's very walkable. It's also pretty safe and it's close to highways, the Potomac, to DC, etc so the location is pretty great.
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at Richmond Square Apartments
I love living in Ballston. I don’t have a car and never feel like I need one. Richmond Square is a block from the metro to take me into DC, and there are plenty of places to eat and things to do right here in Ballston.
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Altavista Condominium
Great spot for young people. There are tons of amazing restaurants and bars nearby that you can walk to. Also only a short metro ride to DC.