
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American University Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (22 Rentals)
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5102 Warren Plz NW, Unit 3, Unit 3

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4427 Nebraska Ave NW

The Berkshire Apartments

4000 Massachusetts

3051 Idaho Ave NW

Idaho Terrace
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3601 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit 103, Unit 103

3601 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit Apt 201, Unit Apt 201

Avalon at Foxhall

Tenley View Apartments

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3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights, Unit Cathedral Heights

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4745 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit AU Park/Spring Valley Walk-In Basement Suite, Unit AU Park/Spring Valley Walk-In Basement Suite

4201 Cathedral Ave NW
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Upton Place

3856 Porter St NW

4301 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit 3007, Unit 3007

Devonshire Courts Apartments - South

Greenbriar

4301 Massachusetts Ave NW

3990 Langley Ct NW
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4101 Albemarle St NW, Unit 321, Unit 321
American University Park, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in American University Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University Park Studio Apartments | $1,595 | $1,450 | $2,710 |
| American University Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $1,199 | $3,814 |
| American University Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,983 | $2,500 | $6,521 |
| American University Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,388 | $3,200 | $9,004 |
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Cheapest Available American University Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the American University Park area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Berkshire Apartments priced from $1,450. Idaho Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable American University Park apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Idaho Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Vaughan Place | Design EA | Studio,1BA | $1,789 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Upton Place | Highlands | 1BR,1BA | $2,462 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in American University Park, DC
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the American University Park area is the $2.67 price per square foot 4317 River Rd NW Model at 4317 River Rd NW, Unit apt 2 in the in the Tenleytown neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value American University Park apartment is the 1x1 Model at 4000 Massachusetts starting at $1,950 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Spring Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for American University Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 4317 River Rd NW, Unit apt 2 | 4317 River Rd NW | 3BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 4101 Albemarle St NW #346, Unit 346 | 4101 Albemarle St NW #346 | 2BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| 3601 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit Apt 201 | 3601 Wisconsin Ave NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Tenley View Apartments | 1BD-1BA 03 Tier | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
| Avalon at Foxhall | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.39 |
| Vaughan Place | Design 1A Premier | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
| Upton Place | Wisconsin | 1BR,1BA | $4.94 |
| Idaho Terrace | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.38 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Classic | Studio ,1BA | $4.48 |
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Best Local Schools in American University Park, Washington, DC
Janney Elementary School
Jackson-Reed High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap American University Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in American University Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in American University Park is under $4,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in American University Park?
The cheapest apartment in American University Park is The Berkshire Apartments which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in American University Park costs $4,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in American University Park?
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 124 regular apartments in American University Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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