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Ballston, 900 N Stafford St | Arlington
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  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  High Ceilings
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Resident Lounge
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

7.8
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5 Reviews

About this Location

Harris Teeter
9 min via 22C (bus)
Orange/Silver (metro) - 4 min
1B/23T (bus) - 2 min
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
In a quiet
neighborhood
Quincy Park
11 min walk

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,550+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,900+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,250+

  • Bathrooms

    •  Bath Tubs

  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Entertainment

    •  Game Room
    •  Resident Events
    •  Resident Lounge

  • Included

    •  Basic Cable Included
    •  Heat Included
    •  Internet Included
    •  Sewage Included
    •  Water Included

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room
    •  Washer and Dryer Hookups In Unit  
    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning  
    •  Ceiling Fans
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  High Ceilings
    •  Large Windows

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Nearby
    •  Private Garages

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog friendly
    •  Max Pets Limit  

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
    •  Gated Community

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center

  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available

  • View

    •  Private Balconies
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Overall rating 7.8/10, based on 5 renter reviews Write a review

9.4
Location
5.6
Amenities
7.2
Management
8.4
Value
8.6
Social
9.2
Safety
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Good Building

Building and location are great. Wish it had more amenities such as a rooftop or grills but overall a great place to live.

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Great Place to Live

I love the Altavista Condo. It is very safe and apartment is spacious. The bedrooms are on the smaller side, especially the 2nd room, but overall good size. Each unit comes with a storage unit which is great.

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Great spot!

Living in Arlington is a little far from campus but it is a great spot with a lot going on. Altavista is right above the metro and a five minute walk to the Ballston Quarter, target, and tons of restaurants and bars. So happy with my location. The condo is a nice size with gorgeous views.

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Great location, okay building

I personally love our unit and its location, but the building as a whole can be very frustrating. It's in the middle of renovating the elevators, which has been going on for the past year (should have been done a while ago). And in the summer, the electric is pretty high (but in the winter, we actually rarely pay anything). It sits directly on top of the Ballston metro which has been the best thing ever, and to Mclean, it's a 10 minute metro ride. They've also built the Ballston mall right next door so shopping and eating is very very close. Overall, I wouldn't give up the location but man do they need to hire a different contracting company.

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Convenient location on top of metro station

My rent and expenses are slightly cheaper in Arlington. It’s very easy commute since my building is overtop the metro station.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 38 Recs

Chick-fil-A
Metro Halal Food Cart
La Tingeria
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grocery 1 Rec

Harris Teeter
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convenience 4 Recs

Rite Aid
7-Eleven
CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 34 Recs

Orangetheory Fitness
Solidcore
Unity Woods Yoga Center
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parks 5 Recs

Quincy Park
Lacey Woods Park
James Hunter Park
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coffee 5 Recs

Republik Coffee Bar
Tivoli Gourmet-Deli
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)

4 min

1B/23T (bus)

2 min

25B/38B (bus)

2 min

2A (bus)

4 min

42 (bus)

2 min

Ballston Reviews

55 reviews
Reviewed by McDonough MBA Student living at 1171 N Vernon St
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.
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 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.
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at The Maxwell
It's quiet but there are plenty of restaurants/coffee shops within walking distance and will be more when Ballston Quarter opens.

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