Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 16th St Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (26 Rentals)

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5506 14th St Nw
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5506 14th St Nw

5506 14th St NwWashington, DC 20011
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5601 Colorado Ave NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

5601 Colorado Ave NW

5601 Colorado Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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4316 14th St NW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4316 14th St NW

4316 14th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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4024 14th St NW
2 Bedroom Apartments

4024 14th St NW

4024 14th St NWWashington, DC 20011

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3821 14th St NW
2 Bedroom Apartments

3821 14th St NW

3821 14th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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4600 13th St NW
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4600 13th St NW

4600 13th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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4322 14th St Nw
4 Bedroom Apartments

4322 14th St Nw

4322 14th St NwWashington, DC 20011
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1355 Shepherd St NW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1355 Shepherd St NW

1355 Shepherd St NWWashington, DC 20011

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Madison Terrace
Studio Apartments

Madison Terrace

5501-5509 Colorado Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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4120 14th St NW
Studio Apartments

4120 14th St NW

4120 14th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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Longfellow
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Longfellow

5521 Colorado Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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Roosevelt Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Plaza

1414 Upshur St NWWashington, DC 20011
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4222 14th St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

4222 14th St NW

4222 14th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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Moore Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Moore Tower

1301 Upshur St NWWashington, DC 20011
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4225 14th St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

4225 14th St NW

4225 14th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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Bldg 2
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bldg 2

1327 Emerson St NWWashington, DC 20011
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Capitol Commons
Studio Apartments

Capitol Commons

4202 13th St NWWashington, DC 20011

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Prince Alberts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prince Alberts

4401-4403 14th St NWWashington, DC 20011

16th St Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in 16th St Heights, DC

As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the 16th St Heights area is the $2.75 price per square foot 1349 Randolph St NW Model at 1349 Randolph St NW, Unit PH in the Columbia Heights neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value 16th St Heights apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Longfellow in the Manor Park neighborhood starting at $1,495 with a $2.34 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for 16th St Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1349 Randolph St NW, Unit PH1349 Randolph St NW3BR, 3BA$2.75
Longfellow1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.34

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