Cheap Homes for Rent in District of Columbia County, DC from $700 (405 Rentals)

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property at 617 Irving St NW

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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617 Irving St NW

WashingtonDC20010
property at 1827 E Capitol St SE

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1827 E Capitol St SE

WashingtonDC20003

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property at 2509 10th St NE

$1,065

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$1,065

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2509 10th St NE, Unit #A

2509 10th St NE
WashingtonDC20018
property at 4016 14th St NW

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4016 14th St NW

WashingtonDC20011
property at 716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

$1,100 - $1,200

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$1,100 - $1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

WashingtonDC20012
property at 5124 Astor Pl SE

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5124 Astor Pl SE

WashingtonDC20019
property at 5007 A St SE

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5007 A St SE

WashingtonDC20019

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property at 1332 Maryland Ave NE

$1,135

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$1,135

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$1,135

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1332 Maryland Ave NE

WashingtonDC20002
property at 1527 28th St SE

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1527 28th St SE

WashingtonDC20020

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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 Eagles Crossing Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood priced from $820. R Street Apartments in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable District of Columbia County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Lg1BR,1BA$820
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Edgewood Commons 4351 Bedroom1BR,1BA$922
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$948
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$950
Savannah2BR1302BR,1BA$963
Mayfair MansionsOne Bedroom- 1A1BR,1BA$974

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

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the District of Columbia County area is the $1.28 price per square foot Private Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G Model at Clover at The Parks in the in the North Takoma Park neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value District of Columbia County apartment is the B4 Model at MDXL Flats starting at $1,458 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Southwest Washington 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.
Clover at The ParksPrivate Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G3BR,2BA$1.28
MDXL FlatsB42BR,2BA$1.45
Highland RidgeC23BR,1BA$1.57
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
3209 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 23209 Dubois Pl SE1BR,1BA$1.43
5104 N Capitol St NW, Unit 15104 N Capitol St NW1BR,1BA$1.19
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Victory Square Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.54

Frequently Asked Questions about District of Columbia County

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

There are currently 5892 Apartments for Rent in District of Columbia County, DC with pricing that ranges from $750 to $21,263. There are also 1630 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in District of Columbia County ranging from $715 to $28,000.

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 $715 to $28,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,432.

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 $16,717, 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 $1,310 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,266.

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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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.