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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 Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) priced from $1,200. New Hampshire & First Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,260. Here are the most affordable Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)Shared Bath | 4-6 Person Suite1BR,1BA$1,200
New Hampshire & First ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,260
1724 Kalorama Rd NW2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,281
Park Morton IStudioStudio,1BA$1,294
1811-1815 S St NWStudio1BR,1BA$1,300
The CromwellStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,350
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,385
1627 Lamont St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Twin OaksStudio AStudio,1BA$1,420
Brightwood CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,451

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

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights area is the $1.93 price per square foot 445 Newton Pl NW Model at 445 Newton Pl NW in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights apartment is the 1915 New Hampshire Ave NW Model at 1915 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit unit B starting at $2,750 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Dupont Circle 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.
445 Newton Pl NW445 Newton Pl NW4BR,2.5BA$1.93
1915 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit unit B1915 New Hampshire Ave NW2BR,2BA$1.88
3618 11th St NW3618 11th St NW2BR,1BA$1.60
1777 Lanier Pl NW, Unit B1777 Lanier Pl NW1BR,1BA$1.80
OSLOshaw Co-Living ApartmentsOSLOshaw Units 1-33BR,3BA$1.34
1629 Irving St NW, Unit B1629 Irving St NW1BR,1BA$2.11
Longfellow Arms2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.00
1115 Fairmont St NW, Unit 1 Bedroom1115 Fairmont St NW1BR,1BA$2.00
1724 Kalorama Rd NW1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00
1627 Lamont St NWStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15

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Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,451.

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

The cheapest apartment in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights is Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights costs $10,500.

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 184 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 $497 which is $10,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights.

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