Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Adams Morgan Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (66 Rentals)

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2009 Wyoming Ave NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2009 Wyoming Ave NW

2009 Wyoming Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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Quarry
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Quarry

2714 Quarry Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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1724 Kalorama Rd NW
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1724 Kalorama Rd NW

1724 Kalorama Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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2388 Champlain St NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2388 Champlain St NW

2388 Champlain St NWWashington, DC 20009

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Chatham Courts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chatham Courts

1707 Columbia Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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1615 Swann
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1615 Swann

1615 Swann St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Calverton
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Calverton

1673 Columbia Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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Sarahs Circle
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sarahs Circle

2551 17th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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2151 Cali Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2151 Cali Street

2151 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
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The Shawmut
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Shawmut

2200 19th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Asher
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Asher

2110 19th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Park Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace

1660 Lanier Pl NWWashington, DC 20009
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Adams Morgan, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Adams Morgan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Adams Morgan area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Shelburne Apartments priced from $1,499. The Promenade has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable Adams Morgan apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,499
The PromenadeStudioStudio,1BA$1,499
Harvard Village0 Bed - 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,549
Lanier ApartmentsCozy StudioStudio,1BA$1,550
The ChalfonteStudioStudio,1BA$1,585
2620 16th Street ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,595
The CroydonStudio - Tiers 3 & 4Studio,1BA$1,599
The DiplomatStudioStudio,1BA$1,617
Washington HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,630
Dorchester HouseStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Adams Morgan, DC

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Adams Morgan area is the $2.25 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Biltmore Apartments in the in the Lanier Heights neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Adams Morgan apartment is the 1700 U St NW Model at 1700 U St NW, Unit 3 starting at $2,650 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Adams Morgan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Biltmore Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.25
1700 U St NW, Unit 31700 U St NW1BR,1BA$2.65
1861 Mintwood Pl NW2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.32
Harvard Village1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.28
The CitadelLoft1BR,1BA$2.86
Park CrescentSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.01
1811-1815 S St NW1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.39
Dorchester HouseStudio SmallStudio ,1BA$3.30
The DiplomatStudioStudio ,1BA$3.48
The PromenadeStudioStudio ,1BA$3.23

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Rent Smart in Washington DC: Best Neighborhoods to Rent for University Students

Discover the top neighborhoods for university students to rent in Washington D.C. Find affordable, convenient, and vibrant areas near major campuses on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Adams Morgan, Washington, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Adams Morgan Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Adams Morgan?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Adams Morgan is under $1,650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Adams Morgan?

The cheapest apartment in Adams Morgan is Dorchester House which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Adams Morgan costs $5,875.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Adams Morgan?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in Adams Morgan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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