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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 Studio unit found at Longfellow Arms priced from $1,199. 1724 Kalorama Rd NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,281. Here are the most affordable Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Longfellow ArmsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,199
1724 Kalorama Rd NW2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,281
Park Morton IStudioStudio,1BA$1,294
The Faircliff1bds1BR,1BA$1,363
The CromwellStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,373
Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)Shared Bath | 4-6 Person Suite1BR,1BA$1,380
Brightwood CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,451
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,465

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

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights area is the $0.48 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 $1,175. The second greatest value Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights apartment is the 1306 Kenyon St NW Model at 1306 Kenyon St NW, Unit Duplex apartment starting at $2,900 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Howard University 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$0.48
1306 Kenyon St NW, Unit Duplex apartment1306 Kenyon St NW2BR,2.5BA$1.45
1804 New Jersey Ave NW, Unit 1806 Unit B1804 New Jersey Ave NW3BR,2.5BA$2.40
4902 9th St NW, Unit Petworth House4902 9th St NW4BR,2.5BA$0.86
783 Irving Street NW, Unit 1783 Irving Street NW3BR,2.5BA$2.45
1022 Park Rd NW, Unit 1022 Park Rd NW - B1022 Park Rd NW2BR,1BA$2.25
4911 14th St NW, Unit 2BR 1BA Basement4911 14th St NW2BR,1BA$2.00
4310 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit 14310 New Hampshire Ave NWStudio ,1BA$2.39
1724 Kalorama Rd NW1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Longfellow ArmsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.33

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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 $1,465.

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

The cheapest apartment in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights is 1724 Kalorama Rd NW which is listed at $1,335, while the average apartment in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights costs $7,430.

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 271 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 $479 which is $6,951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights.

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