Columbia Forest Apartments for Rent - Arlington, VA

The Columbia Forest apartments for rent are amid is serene domestic enclave in Arlington, Va., situated right outside the bustling city center of Washington D.C. Its surroundings are comprised of circuitous thoroughfares lined with tall evergreen trees and cozy domiciles, periodically punctuated by crystalline bodies of water and verdant parks.

Outdoor Retreats
While the congested urban environ of the District of Columbia is just a stone's throw away, residents of the apartments in Columbia Forest will be treated to a an array beautiful rural escapes. In the center of the community is the Lake Bankcroft, which is surrounded by swaths of evergreen trees and placid suburbs. As residents swim and sunbathe in the water, they hear the hum of traffic pacing along the nearby Columbia Pike. On the banks of the lake are two public parks - Barcroft Knolls Park and Lillian Carey Park. Both of these areas are filled with tall, looming trees and verdant grassy spreads where residents can lounge and relax or throw around a Frisbee.

Schools
Fairfax county where Columbia Forest apartments are located, is renowned for its highly-rated public schools that offer premier education services taught by highly-trained professionals who can cultivate a love for learning within your little ones. For parents who want their kids to excel in all areas of academia and culture, there's the Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences on Knollwood Drive. Not only do these institutions offer advanced academic programs and enrichment programs, but they also have myriad extracurricular activities, which range from athletics to the performing arts, for children to participate in. If you and your family practice Christianity you may want to enroll your kids at the local Corpus Christi school, which is conveniently located off the area's main road, the Leesburg Pike.

Food
For families that are looking to dine out, there is an array of great choices nearby the apartments for rent in Columbia Forest, such as Vannipa Thai, Pho Tay Ho and Cici's Pizza. To grab some coffee and a quick bite to eat in the morning, there's the international coffee chain, Caribou Coffee, close-by. If residents want to buy fresh ingredients to cook in the comfort of their own kitchens, there's a Safeway as well as a Trader Joe's around the corner, both of which offer the freshest ingredients for affordable prices. To enjoy a DVD with your homemade meal, there's a RedBox and a Best Buy also in the area.

Additional Local Resources

Electric
Pepco Electric Company
http://www.pepcoenergy.com

Public Schools
http://www.pepcoenergy.com

Water Company
Fairfax County Water
http://www.fcwa.org