Cheap Homes for Rent in District of Columbia County, DC from $700 (403 Rentals)

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property at 1023 Anderson Pl SE

$700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1023 Anderson Pl SE, Unit Room 1

1023 Anderson Pl SE
WashingtonDC20032
property at 1452 Smith Pl SE

$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1452 Smith Pl SE, Unit Room 1

1452 Smith Pl SE
WashingtonDC20032
property at 5201 Banks Pl NE

$750

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$750
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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5201 Banks Pl NE

WashingtonDC20019
property at 5033 E Capitol St SE

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5033 E Capitol St SE, Unit Room 2

5033 E Capitol St SE
WashingtonDC20019

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property at 1423 E St NE

$875 - $2,150

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1423 E St NE

WashingtonDC20002

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property at 206 Trenton Pl SE

$999

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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206 Trenton Pl SE

WashingtonDC20032
property at 219 Oakwood St SE

$999

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219 Oakwood St SE

WashingtonDC20032
property at 39 Mississippi Ave SE

$999

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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39 Mississippi Ave SE

WashingtonDC20032

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property at 5010 A St SE

$1,049

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5010 A St SE, Unit 306

5010 A St SE
WashingtonDC20019

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Cheapest Available District of Columbia County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in District of Columbia County, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Clermont Apartments in the North Michigan Park neighborhood priced from $669. Eagles Crossing Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable District of Columbia County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clermont Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$669
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Lg1BR,1BA$820
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Cypress on VinePrivate Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite1BR,1BA$900
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
King TowersStudioStudio,1BA$947
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$950
Savannah2BR1302BR,1BA$963
L'Enfant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$998

Best Value Apartments for Rent in District of Columbia County, DC

As of February 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the District of Columbia County area is the $1.25 price per square foot 1122 Owen Place NE Model at 1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom in the in the Northeast Washington neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value District of Columbia County apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Ashton Heights starting at $1,499 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Suitland Town Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for District of Columbia County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom1122 Owen Place NE1BR,1BA$1.25
Ashton Heights2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.59
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 175 Florida Ave NW3BR,1.5BA$1.41
Maplewood Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.75
Clermont Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$0.84
1301-1305 U St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Eagles Crossing Apartments2 Bdr Sm2BR,1BA$1.61
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61

Frequently Asked Questions about District of Columbia County

What type of rentals are currently available in District of Columbia County?

There are currently 5850 Apartments for Rent in District of Columbia County, DC with pricing that ranges from $720 to $20,315. There are also 1465 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in District of Columbia County ranging from $200 to $70,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in District of Columbia County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in District of Columbia County ranges from $200 to $70,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,179.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in District of Columbia County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in District of Columbia County range from $950 to $15,340, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,010 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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