We lease from private landlord, but have a great opinion of the location (convenient, close to Courthouse and Rosslyn metro stops). Our landlord doesn't allow pets, but the apartment units do.

The walls aren't too thin, the unit is very comfortable and quite spacious. We have a separate living room and kitchen. We pay about $40 for electricity per month, and about $60 for Verizon internet (though that could be less).

My roommate and I have looked extensively in the Colonial Village complex for the two apartments we have lived in here. No two units are the same within CV as almost all are independently owned, at various stages of maintenance and updates, and have different layouts depending on which CV you're looking in. Some come with parking, our last unit had a space, and our current unit doesn't which can make parking after class rather difficult some days. A big advantage to CV is that because the units are individually owned, if you look long enough you can usually find pretty reasonable rent for the area.

The location is fantastic, about two-three blocks away from the Courthouse Metro, with lots to do and easy access to the city.

Rarely does a unit have in unit W/D, there are usually 4 machines for each cluster of units near where the trash bins are.

We have lived in CV for two years and really enjoy the location!

Very nice and affordable apartments right in the heart of Arlington. Gives you the opportunity to experience both DC and Arlington - it is a short walk to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and about a 12 minute walk to the Rosslyn GUTS bus. I love it! No washer/dryer in unit.

Very good location, close to downtown, and bars and restaurants. The house is really clean and in a safe neighborhood. The apartment management may not care about your problems, but still it's okay. You don't have to face them a lot. It's 5 minutes away from the metro station by walking. So, it's great!