Barcroft Apartments

These Barcroft Apartments lie in a relatively quiet, sleepy neighborhood for urban Arlington, VA. Our Columbia Park property is located on the southern side of the neighborhood, close to major shopping centers on one side, and the lovely Four Mile Run stream.

Bounded by Arlington Boulevard, George Mason Drive, Columbia Pike, & Four Mile Run Park; this singular region of Arlington has managed to maintain openness, a large prevalence of single family homes, and many trees and open, green, space.

Introducing Barcroft

This neighborhood contains something very unique to urban Arlington; a quiet, comfortable, suburban atmosphere.

Our Barcroft apartments are located close to the Columbia Pike road, with its array of shopping and dining options, so you never need to feel isolated, but back in the heart of Barcroft you can expect calm streets, large trees, and pretty little parks.

Barcroft History

The neighborhood is located in an area rich in history, much like the rest of Arlington County. Barcroft is named after Dr. John Woolverton Barcroft, a physician and inventor, who built and operated several mills in the area, one off of the Holmes Run stream, where Lake Barcroft is named after him as well.

After the Civil War, the neighborhood really started to grow, adding housing and a general store in the late 1800s.

At the current time, a strong neighborhood association has worked to keep the essential “suburban” nature of the area intact, so you can enjoy the trees and historic homes, all in the middle of a large, dense, urban region.

Economy & Employment in Barcroft

Though the neighborhood is largely single family homes, open green spaces, and quaint parks, there are economic and employment opportunities close by.

Given the proximity to Washington, DC, there are many government offices and satellite offices in the area.

The Pentagon is only a couple blocks down the road, and that complex is also home to a large number of area jobs.

Barcroft Shopping & Dining

The nearby Columbia Pike contains a famous diversity of immigrant and ethnic foods as well as a plethora of shopping options.

You will also be close to a shopping center off of S 4 Mile Run Dr, which contains several shops and restaurants.

Unlike many other Arlington villages, you are trading the luxury of dense commercial development for the luxury of green space.

Luckily, our Barcroft Apartments are located on the edge of the neighborhood,within easy walking distance to a particularly vibrant corridor of dining options, including Chinese, Pubs & American Traditional, Thai, and Japanese.

Transportation In & Around Barcroft Apartments

Given the proximity to Columbia Pike, transportation from our Barcroft apartments is an easy task.

You are also close to Arlington Blvd, which takes you directly into the city.

There are several Metro & ART Bus stops, as well as Metro Stations, that can easily take you down into the center of the city.

Directions To Our Barcroft Apartments

From the north of DC, take I-95 South and merge onto 495 West toward Bethesda/Northern Virginia, following the Beltway into Virginia. Take exit 45B for Virginia State Highway 267 E toward Interstate 66. Merge onto VA-267 E, then merge onto I-66 E. Take Exit 69 toward US-29/VA-237/Washington Blvd/Lee Hwy. Merge onto Fairfax Dr, and then make a Right onto US-29 S/VA-237 W. Make a Left at E Broad St, continue onto Leesburg Pike, make a U-turn at Seminary Rd, and then take the VA-244 E/Columbia Pike ramp to Arlington.

From all points to the south, take I-95 North. It’s a slight right at Interstate 395 Connector N/Interstate 95 Connector N (signs for I-395 N/I-495 N/ Washington/Tysons Corner), and continue along I-395 North. Take Exit 5 for VA-7/King St. Take the VA-244 E/Columbia Pike ramp to Arlington.

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