Cheap Homes for Rent in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (97 Rentals)

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property at 1336 Kenyon St NW

$790

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$790
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1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1336 Kenyon St NW

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property at 617 Irving St NW

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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617 Irving St NW

WashingtonDC20010

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property at 1327 Belmont St NW

$1,249 - $1,473

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$1,249 - $1,473
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1327 Belmont St NW

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property at 511 Nicholson St NW

$1,250

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$1,250
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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511 Nicholson St NW

WashingtonDC20011
property at 1323 Florida Ave NW

$1,299 - $1,449

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1323 Florida Ave NW

WashingtonDC20009

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 1816 New Hampshire Ave NW

$1,350

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1816 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit 103

1816 New Hampshire Ave 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 The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ priced from $948. 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
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$948
New Hampshire & First ApartmentsStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,260
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,265
Park Morton IStudio 60 PercentStudio,1BA$1,275
Longfellow Arms1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,299
2009 WyomingStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,350
1311 Madison St., NW0BR/1.0BAStudio,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 June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights area is the $2.20 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Biltmore Apartments in the in the Lanier Heights neighborhood starting from $2,449. The second greatest value Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights apartment is the 1746 Kalorama Rd NW Model at 1746 Kalorama Rd NW, Unit B starting at $2,000 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Lanier Heights 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.
The Biltmore Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
1746 Kalorama Rd NW, Unit B1746 Kalorama Rd NW1BR,1BA$2.22
4630 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit Unit 14630 New Hampshire Ave NW1BR,1BA$2.01
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
249 Gallatin St NW, Unit Basement Unit249 Gallatin St NW1BR,1BA$1.94
5108 2nd St NW, Unit #25108 2nd St NW2BR,1BA$2.12
5400 LLC - CORPORATE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.83
Ellington Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.27
5820 16th St NW, Unit 58205820 16th St NW1BR,1BA$2.00
Longfellow Arms1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.92

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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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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 1463 Apartments for Rent in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $11,721. There are also 381 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights ranging from $790 to $34,000.

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 $790 to $34,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,540.

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 $1,649 to $11,721, 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 $1,330 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,449.

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