Home  >  Washington DC  >  Ballston Apartments  >  The Continental at Ballston

High-rise Condo
Ballston, 851 N Glebe Rd | Arlington
Overview
Photos
Amenities

Top Amenities

View All >
  •  24-Hour Front Desk
  •  Air Conditioning
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Business Center
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors  
  •  Private Garages
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances  
  •  Swimming Pool  

User Rating

8.8
Great
5 Reviews

About this Location

7-Eleven
4 min walk
Orange/Silver (metro) - 4 min
23T/25B/2A (bus) - 2 min
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
Lubber Run Park
14 min walk

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,595+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,900+
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths
$2,150+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,950+

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Convenience

    •  Business Center

  • Entertainment

    •  Theater Room

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances (some units)
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Hardwood Floors (some units)
    •  Large Windows

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Private Garages

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog friendly

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24-Hour Front Desk

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
    •  Swimming Pool  
X

Overall rating 8.8/10, based on 5 renter reviews Write a review

8.8
Location
7.6
Amenities
8.4
Management
7.4
Value
7.6
Social
9.5
Safety
Excellent
4
Great
0
Good
1
Average
0
Terrible
0

The Continental at Ballston reviews and highlights

  • in-unit laundry
  • safe and secure building
  • great amenities include rooftop pool and gym
  • great location right next to the metro
  • great views of DC
Filter reviews for
9
Excellent
Overall score
Location
Amenities
Management
Value
Social
Safety

The Continental at Ballston Review

Very nice and quiet

Keep reading
Was this review helpful?
  Yes
  No
Reviewed by
 
  • 1 bed / 1 bath
10
Excellent
Overall score
Location
Amenities
Management
Value
Social
Safety

Continental

Great building with great amenities. Have lived there for 5 years. Rooftop pool and gym, close to metro and local restaurants, mall soon to be redeveloped. Very pet friendly and security is great. Great views of DC from balconies on the north side of the building.

Keep reading
Was this review helpful?
  Yes
  No
Reviewed by
 
  • Pet owner
  • Studio / 1 bath
7
Good
Overall score
Location
Amenities
Management
Value
Social
Safety

Continental Condos

Great metro location. Small & serviceable gym, theatre room, party room, and the rooftop pool. Reserved parking in garage under building. Have had a few minor repairs needed, but the turnaround was pretty quick. In unit laundry and pet friendly too.

Keep reading
Was this review helpful?
  Yes
  No
Reviewed by
 
  • Couple
  • 1 bed / 1 bath
9
Excellent
Overall score
Location
Amenities
Management
Value
Social
Safety

Modern, safe, and quality place in the heart of Ballston

I have lived at Continental Condos a little over a year now and have not had any negative experiences whatsoever. The building is located 2 blocks away from the Ballston metro station making it a great place for those without cars and the area is super safe even if you are walking around at night. There are new apartment buildings that are being built in the area, which means a lot of new restaurants and businesses have been coming in. It's also a 20 minute walk and a 2 stop metro ride away from Clarendon. The apartment itself is kept very clean (I see the same maintenance staff come in everyday) and the concierge service is very professional and willing to help you out. There is a gym and pool at the top of the building with a great skyline view. It's definitely not cheap to live here (three of us live in a 2 room - I have made a room out of the living room), but it is definitely worth what you are paying.

Keep reading
Was this review helpful?
  Yes   1
  No
Reviewed by
 
  • Roommates
  • 2 beds / 2 baths
9
Excellent
Overall score
Location
Amenities
Management
Value
Social

Commuters Dream

Great location, right next to the metro, literally takes minutes to walk to the stop. The building management really take care of the property. The biggest downside is walking the dogs in the area can be difficult. There isn't much grass around for them to walk in.

Keep reading
Was this review helpful?
  Yes
  No
Reviewed by
 
  • Couple
  • Pet owner
  • 1 bed / 1 bath

The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 37 Recs

World of Beer
Metro Halal Food Cart
Pupatella
See more

grocery 1 Rec

Harris Teeter
See more

convenience 2 Recs

Rite Aid
7-Eleven
See more

fitness 34 Recs

Ballston Crossfit
Orangetheory Fitness
Solidcore
See more

parks 4 Recs

Lacey Woods Park
Quincy Park
Oakland Park
See more

coffee 6 Recs

Republik Coffee Bar
Buzz Bakeshop
Tivoli Gourmet-Deli
See more
Back

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

23T/25B/2A (bus)

2 min

1B/23T (bus)

3 min

42 (bus)

5 min

53A/62 (bus)

5 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.

Similar apartments & condos

  Ballston
Richmond Square Apartments
Studio $1,655
1 Bed $1,815
2 Beds $2,645

Check availability
  Ballston
Berkeley at Ballston
1 Bed $1,900
2 Beds $2,950

Check availability
  Ballston
Meridian at Ballston Commons
Studio $2,429
1 Bed $2,725
2 Beds $3,699

Check availability
  Ballston
Ballston Park Condominiums
1 Bed $1,800
2 Beds $2,700

Check availability
  Ballston
The Residences at Liberty Center
1 Bed $2,175
2 Beds $2,900

Check availability
  Ballston
Altavista Condominium
Studio $1,550
1 Bed $2,900
2 Beds $2,250

Check availability