Cheap Homes for Rent in District of Columbia County, DC from $695 (356 Rentals)

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property at 617 Irving St NW

$850

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$850
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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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617 Irving St NW

WashingtonDC20010

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property at 1826 Ingleside Ter NW

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1826 Ingleside Ter NW

WashingtonDC20010
property at 716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

$1,100 - $1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

WashingtonDC20012

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property at 758 19th St NE

$1,100

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$1,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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758 19th St NE

WashingtonDC20002
property at 5124 Astor Pl SE

$1,100

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$1,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5124 Astor Pl SE, Unit 301

5124 Astor Pl SE
WashingtonDC20019
property at 1822 9th St NW

$1,100 - $1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1822 9th St NW

WashingtonDC20001

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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property at 1332 Maryland Ave NE

$1,135

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$1,135
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1332 Maryland Ave NE

WashingtonDC20002

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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 Greenwood Manor Apartments in the Southeast Washington neighborhood priced from $825. 811 Barnaby Street SE in the Glassmanor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $893. Here is today’s list of the most affordable District of Columbia County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
811 Barnaby Street SE2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$893
Cypress on VineTAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh...1BR,1BA$917
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$948
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$950
Savannah2BR1302BR,1BA$963
Mayfair MansionsOne Bedroom- 1A1BR,1BA$974
Huntwood CourtsS1AStudio,1BA$980
1723 27th Street SE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$988

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

As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the District of Columbia County area is the $0.46 price per square foot 2909 13th St NW Model at 2909 13th St NW, Unit Upper Unit in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value District of Columbia County apartment is the 4BR PH Model at Henson Ridge I starting at $2,665 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Oxon Run Hills 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.
2909 13th St NW, Unit Upper Unit2909 13th St NW6BR,3BA$0.46
Henson Ridge I4BR PH4BR,3BA$1.31
1156 5th St NE, Unit B1156 5th St NE1BR,1BA$1.09
Overlook at Oxon RunTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Clover at The ParksPrivate Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G3BR,2BA$1.28
Ashton Heights2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.48
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Randle Hill2 Bedroom | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.52
2806 O St SE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.49
3217 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 13217 Dubois Pl SE1BR,1BA$1.44

Frequently Asked Questions about District of Columbia County

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

There are currently 5951 Apartments for Rent in District of Columbia County, DC with pricing that ranges from $603 to $26,427. There are also 1524 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in District of Columbia County ranging from $200 to $27,000.

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 $27,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,267.

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 $900 to $15,526, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,135 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,180 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,138.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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