Cheap Homes for Rent in the Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (62 Rentals)

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property at 1447 Parkwood Pl NW

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1447 Parkwood Pl NW

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property at 1005 Otis Pl NW

$1,125

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$1,125
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1005 Otis Pl NW, Unit 1

1005 Otis Pl NW
WashingtonDC20010

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property at 1323 Florida Ave NW

$1,299 - $1,449

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$1,299 - $1,449
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1323 Florida Ave NW

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property at 1327 Belmont St NW

$1,369 - $1,425

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$1,369 - $1,425
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1327 Belmont St NW

WashingtonDC20009

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property at 1901 16th St NW

$1,600

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$1,600
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1901 16th St NW, Unit 13

1901 16th St NW
WashingtonDC20009

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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 Carl F. West Estates priced from $769. The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $948. Here are the most affordable Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carl F. West EstatesStudio1BR,1BA$769
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$948
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,248
Park Morton IStudio 60 PercentStudio,1BA$1,275
1320 Fairmont St NW0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,275
1311 Madison St., NW0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Longfellow ArmsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,350
810 Longfellow Street NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
Holmead ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,370
Brightwood CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,371

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

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights area is the $1.95 price per square foot 433 Longfellow St. NW Model at 433 Longfellow St. NW, Unit 2 in the in the Manor Park neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights apartment is the 749 Park Rd NW Model at 749 Park Rd NW, Unit 4 starting at $1,995 with a $1.81 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.
433 Longfellow St. NW, Unit 2433 Longfellow St. NW2BR,1BA$1.95
749 Park Rd NW, Unit 4749 Park Rd NW2BR,1.5BA$1.81
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
5400 LLC - CORPORATE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.83
5820 16th St NW, Unit Manchester and 16th5820 16th St NW1BR,1BA$1.81
318 Farragut St NW, Unit B318 Farragut St NW1BR,1BA$2.19
5108 2nd St NW, Unit #25108 2nd St NW1BR,1BA$2.12
The Soapstone2/12BR,1BA$2.11
5021 1st St NW, Unit #45021 1st St NW1BR,1BA$2.13
Carl F. West EstatesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

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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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Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights?

There are currently 1480 Apartments for Rent in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights, DC with pricing that ranges from $769 to $11,556. There are also 356 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights ranging from $850 to $18,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights ranges from $850 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,920.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights range from $1,614 to $7,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,280 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,160 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,514.

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