Columbia Pike

Strong Sense of Community and Plenty of Greenery Outside Arlington VA

Columbia Pike in Arlington, VA, is a diverse neighborhood packed with entertainment options, such as bars, restaurants, parks, and theaters. Multiple shopping hubs can be found off of Columbia and Leesburg Pike. You can also take Leesburg Pike to the Four Mile Run Trail to attend live theater at the Signature Theatre and enjoy a beautiful dinner by the river. The W&OD Trail and Four Mile Run Park add beauty and ambiance to the area and offer fantastic entertainment options for outdoor enthusiasts.

For those who travel to Downtown DC for work or school, the city is very accessible by car with a 20-minute travel time; however, by rail, the trip to town could be an hour-long commute. The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is conveniently located 15-20 minutes away by car, making moving and traveling easy. Columbia Pike is conveniently located near highly regarded universities in DC and Virginia, and families also benefit from the excellent primary and secondary schools in the area. Columbia Pike is ideal for families, students, and professionals looking to be near Arlington and D.C. while experiencing a strong sense of community.

What Columbia Pike Residents
Think About Their Apartments

overall

7.0

value

8.0

amenities

6.5

social

6.0

management

7.3

safety

Median rents in Columbia Pike

Studio

1,650

1 Bedroom

1,945

2 Bedroom

2,230

Living in
Columbia Pike

Suburban

Shopping Malls

Four Mile Run Trail

Lots of Greenery

Impressive Colors in the Fall

Nearby Arlington VA and Washington DC

Diverse

Columbia Pike — 7.1/10 Rating (based on 22 neighborhood reviews)

Pro's: wide variety of locally-owned restaurants; DC/Ballston/Clarendon easily accessible by car. Con's: less walkable than DC/Ballston/Clarendon; metro not easily accessible.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

Scalia Law Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Centro Arlington

There is a newer Giant grocery store and places to grab drinks and food, some nicer than others. Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse is close. Safe and new developments being built.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

Anonymous

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Carydale Oaks Apartments

Very safe and convient neighborhood. Close to downtown DC and shops and restaurants. The grocery store (Giant) is also right across the street from the building.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

Howard Grad Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

2200 Columbia Pike

Close to many grocery stores, convenient stores and many restaurants. Very quick to Pentagon City metro station or Clareden metro station

Keep reading

Reviewed by

AmericanU Graduate Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Fillmore Garden Apartments

It is being hit with a lot of development and will likely become a vibrant, booming area over the next few years. It is a great place to invest right now, but it isn't 100% there yet. It is much more family-oriented than parts of Arlington that are on the metro, so it feels very safe and communal.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

Jena S

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Avalon Columbia Pike

More working class up and down the pike, no bars or anything of that sort. But close enough to Ballston and Shirlington.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

Scalia Law Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

The Whitmore

Been built up a lot in the last few years with a Harris Teeter in walking distance. Lots of metro bus lines right outside the door with a shuttle to the metro

Keep reading

Reviewed by

GW Med Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

The Whitmore

Alcova heights, sort of suburban very quiet and very safe but walking distance to stores and restaurants.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

GW Law Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

The Stratton House

In the past few years, Columbia Pike has been "revitalized" with the construction of new apartment buildings and stores. Unfortunately, we only saw the rebuilding of the nearby Arlington Mill Community Center and apartments, but no new stores. The selection at immediate walking distance isn't good -- just a CVS and then fast food or Salvadoran restaurants. Even though I've learned to appreciate "pupusas" I'd like to see more variety and get my coffee at Starbucks instead of McDonald's.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

Lauren M

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Park Glen Condominium

We have the only $1M bus stop in Arlington, but I would be happier to have better store options around and a safer neighborhood, not to mention more frequent buses!

Keep reading

Reviewed by

Leila S.

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Avalon Columbia Pike

It is safe and has growing businesses, but sometimes can feel removed from university life and more blue-collar.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

Scalia Law Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Dorchester Apartments

Neighborhood is great, not too much to do in terms of social outlets but is just a short distance from some walking/running/biking trails. Easy access to grocery stores, gyms, pharmacies, stores.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

GW Med Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

The Palazzo

Nice and diverse neighborhood. Up and coming. Safe and convenient. Lots of options for food and drinks. Close proximity to DC and Tyson's Corner. Lots of new construction.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

Washington DC Resident

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Siena Park

Lots of stuff nearby, including grocery store, coffee shops, movies, restaurants, fast food, diners. Convenient to walk to some of these places.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

Georgetown Resident

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Dominion Towers

The neighborhood is very family friendly. I can walk, bike, or bus easily to the metro/Pentagon City mall or bus/bike to the law school. Walking distance to fair assortment of restaurants, grocery store, pharmacy, etc. on Columbia Pike. Neighborhood is dotted with parks, tennis courts, short bike path, and other recreation.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

Scalia Law Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

The Wellington

Absolutely lovely place to live. Lots of food options in a highly diverse neighborhood.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

AmericanU Graduate Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Dorchester Towers

Great neighborhood.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

Howard Med Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Columbia Crossing

Quiet and residential. A little ways from any restaurants or grocery stores, but there's good bus transport and Capital Bikeshare nearby.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

Scalia Law Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Myerton

Safe and friendly neighborhood. On a busy street, so the neighborhood is mostly behind the complex. Even then, the suburb behind the complex is small before you hit another highway. Very easily accessible by car, not very much by metro. Also, that accessibility comes with the cost that things do not feel very walkable in most directions. Living here almost necessitates having a car.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

GW Law Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Dominions Arms

I love Columbia pike. It is affordable to live here.

Keep reading

Reviewed by

AmericanU Graduate Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating