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The Woodner
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$1,240 - $2,633
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The Woodner

3636 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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5820 16th St NW, Unit 5820
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5820 16th St NW, Unit 5820

5820 16th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ priced from $948. 5408 4th St NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$948
5408 4th St NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,015
7th FlatsAD6.8 + Den IZ1BR,1BA$1,136
1811-1815 S St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,240
New Hampshire & First ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,260
Hilltop HouseStudio AStudio,1BA$1,290
220 Allison St NW0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,299
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,336

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights, DC

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights area is the $0.49 price per square foot 2918 Sherman Ave NW Model at 2918 Sherman Ave NW, Unit A in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights apartment is the 2009 Flagler Pl NW Model at 2009 Flagler Pl NW, Unit B starting at $1,800 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Edgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2918 Sherman Ave NW, Unit A2918 Sherman Ave NW1BR,1BA$0.49
2009 Flagler Pl NW, Unit B2009 Flagler Pl NW1BR,1BA$1.80
1305 Euclid St NW, Unit Apartment1305 Euclid St NW1BR,1BA$1.85
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
5820 16th St NW, Unit 58205820 16th St NW1BR,1BA$1.93
1441 Harvard Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
3025 Ontario Rd NW, Unit 4033025 Ontario Rd NW1BR,1BA$2.00
Longfellow Arms1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.07
5524 8th St NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.15
5408 4th St NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56

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Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across District of Columbia, including Washington. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights is under $1,336.

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

The cheapest apartment in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights is The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ which is listed at $948, while the average apartment in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights costs $8,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights?

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 207 regular apartments in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights?

Cheap apartments in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights have an average cost of $804 which is $7,296 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights.

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