Cheap Homes for Rent in District of Columbia County, DC from $700 (372 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in District of Columbia County.

property at 617 Irving St NW

$750

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$750

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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617 Irving St NW

WashingtonDC20010
property at 1336 Kenyon St NW

$790

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$790

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$790

1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1336 Kenyon St NW

WashingtonDC20010

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property at 27 Q St NW

$883

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$883

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$883

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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27 Q St NW

WashingtonDC20001
property at 512 Mellon St SE

$895

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$895

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$895

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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512 Mellon St SE

WashingtonDC20032

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property at 206 Trenton Pl SE

$999

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$999

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$999

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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$999

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$999

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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219 Oakwood St SE

WashingtonDC20032

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property at 3320 11th Pl SE

$1,049

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$1,049

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3320 11th Pl SE

WashingtonDC20032
property at 5010 A St SE

$1,049

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$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 2 Beds unit found at Oxford Manor in the Southeast Washington neighborhood priced from $491. 555 in the Mall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $719. Here is today’s list of the most affordable District of Columbia County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxford ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$491
555Senior Housing Studio 2Studio,1BA$719
Howard HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$763
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Lg1BR,1BA$820
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Cypress on VinePrivate Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite1BR,1BA$900
2509 10th St NE2509 10th St NE4BR,2BA$935
King TowersStudioStudio,1BA$947

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

As of March 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the District of Columbia County area is the $0.68 price per square foot 2509 10th St NE Model at 2509 10th St NE, Unit #A in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $1,065. The second greatest value District of Columbia County apartment is the 1122 Owen Place NE Model at 1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Northeast 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.
2509 10th St NE, Unit #A2509 10th St NE4BR,2BA$0.68
1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom1122 Owen Place NE1BR,1BA$1.25
273 56th Pl NE, Unit 1273 56th Pl NE2BR,1BA$1.58
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 175 Florida Ave NW3BR,1.5BA$1.41
3008 Nelson Pl SE, Unit #33008 Nelson Pl SE1BR,1BA$1.56
Howard HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.54
1713 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 1 Garage1713 W Virginia Ave NEStudio ,1BA$0.89

Frequently Asked Questions about District of Columbia County

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

There are currently 5840 Apartments for Rent in District of Columbia County, DC with pricing that ranges from $195 to $48,767. There are also 1477 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in District of Columbia County ranging from $710 to $32,050.

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 $710 to $32,050 with an average monthly rent of $5,132.

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 $21,345, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $895 to $32,050. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $935.

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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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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