Every apartment in DC is going to have problems, especially on a law school budget. However, Park at Arlington Ridge is the perfect blend of my needs. It is relatively cheap, but you get far more value for what you pay than most other options we looked at. Parking is included, and there is substantial free parking right near the apartments. Management is responsive, including a 24/7 concierge. For the price of a studio apartment in Ballston, we have two bedrooms and they're spacious enough to be livable. A lot of families live in our unit and neighboring units, so there aren't disruptions or annoying community members. It's perfect for people who want a professional/adult living arrangement, as opposed to an undergraduate experience.

Pests have not been a problem. We saw one dead cockroach maybe a month in, but have never had problems since. The buildings are well kept. Noise is not a problem, even though our unit is the one closest to the nearby middle school and public parks. The closet space is lacking, so be prepared to pack light or rent a storage unit. There is a Metro stop at the Pentagon City mall, maybe 5-7 minutes away, but you have to pay for parking, so we go elsewhere. Buses run constantly though.

Pretty good overall, complex has renovated and non-renovated apartments. Non renovated apartments are decent, good response from management company if you need assistance. With utilities, pay about 2050 (including garage parking, non-garage parking is free for one car).

It is a good value for a one-bedroom apartment. However, the public transit system can take a while to get to campus, and the ART bus system is not always the most reliable.
Green spaces around and close to groceries, gym, coffee...etc. Would recommend having a car.

Love everything except parking. We share one spot and it can be hard to find the other spot.

I have been at this apartment complex for over a year and plan to stay for another two. It's the best bargain in South Arlington but you certainly have to own a car to be in the area. Commuting is easy, as they run a shuttle bus M-F from the apartment complex straight to Pentagon City Metro. The walls are paper thin though, so we are very used to knowing our neighbors well!

Love this apartment! Staff is very nice. Apartments are clean and new. Not close to bars or social area, but a short drive anywhere. Great for families. The front desk is always available and they fix anything broken within one day of the complaint. The reception is beautiful, convenient gym, and very nice pool.

I love our apartment, it's very modern and even though the square footage is not as much as others it feels very roomy. All the amenities included are great, staff are friendly, and it has a nice neighborhood feel. The only complaint is that it is not as convenient of a location due to it being a little far to walk to a metro. There is a shuttle that is offered though which is convenient. Overall I love living here.

Huge complex with well-kept apartments. Buildings are pretty new so the kitchen is great. Washer /dryer in unit. Plenty of space and very close to Pentagon City. The free shuttle to/from Pentagon City metro is a huge plus. Walls are pretty sound-proof, so no worries of loud neighbors disrupting your time at home.

The Park is a great place to live. The amenities are a great. They have a pool, gym, 24/7 concierge, on site maintenance. They are pet friendly and great for young folks. The only downfall is the distance from the metro but they do provide shuttle buses.