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Top Amenities
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- Building Laundry Room
- Cat friendly
- Dog friendly
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Minimum Lease Term
- Private Balconies
- Private Decks
- Resident Lounge
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Swimming Pool
- Washer/Dryer In Unit
About this Location
Sunoco
2 min walk
2 min walk
23T/2A/38B (bus) - 1 min
Orange/Silver (metro) - 10 min
Orange/Silver (metro) - 10 min
In a quiet
neighborhood
neighborhood
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
restaurants nearby
Quincy Park
14 min walk
14 min walk
Pricing
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,145+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,455+
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Walk-in Closets
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Building Related
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Elevators
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Convenience
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Dry Cleaning Valet Service
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Entertainment
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Grilling Station
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Resident Events
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Resident Lounge
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Kitchen
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Dishwasher
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Garbage Disposal
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Stove & Oven
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Laundry
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Building Laundry Room
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Washer/Dryer In Unit
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Lease Terms
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Application Fee
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Common Amenity Fee
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Minimum Lease Term
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Living Room
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Air Conditioning
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Parking & Transportation
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Car Share Program
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Parking Garage
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Pet Terms & Amenities
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Cat fee
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Cat friendly
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Dog fee
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Dog friendly
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Max Pets Limit
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Restricted breeds
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Security & Maintenance
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Controlled Access
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Gated Community
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Sports & Fitness
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Fitness Center
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Swimming Pool
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Tennis Courts
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Storage
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Additional Storage Available
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View
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Amazing Views
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Private Balconies
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Private Decks
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Overall rating 7.8/10, based on 15 renter reviews Write a review
7.8
Location
8.2
Amenities
8.7
Management
7.1
Value
6.8
Social
9.2
Safety
AVA Ballston reviews and highlights
- the amenities are wonderful and the building itself is always really well-kept
- much more affordable than the high rises around it
- pet fees and parking fees are pretty expensive
- staff is super friendly and helpful
- eight minute walk to the metro with free shuttle offered in the morning and afternoon
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No complaints with apartment complex, make sure the location is what you want
Located right next to the highway, this location seems better suited for someone who has a car. The rooms and amenities seem on par with else is offered in the area (Free gym, pool in the summer, lounge). 8 minute walk to the metro with free shuttle offered in the morning and afternoon.Management has been very quick to address the 2 repairs we requested.
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Working Professional, Financial Services
Dec. 9, 2014
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2 beds / 2 baths
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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...
Median rents in Ballston
Studio
$
1,700
1 Bedroom
$
1,900
2 Bedroom
$
2,600
Getting around Ballston
Orange/Silver (metro)
10 min
23T/2A/38B (bus)
1 min
23T/25B/2A (bus)
9 min
1B/23T (bus)
12 min
52 (bus)
6 min
Ballston Reviews
55 reviews
Ballston is a relatively residential area that is pretty affordable given it's proximity to DC. Good restaurants and cafes, easy transit, but no loud bars or clubs. That could be a positive or negative depending on what you're looking for.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
It's quiet but there are plenty of restaurants/coffee shops within walking distance and will be more when Ballston Quarter opens.