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The Berkshire Apartments
4201 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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4000 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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3040 Idaho Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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4100 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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3601 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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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 | $1,350 | $2,590 |
| American University Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $1,397 | $3,894 |
| American University Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,713 | $2,500 | $5,803 |
| American University Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,841 | $3,700 | $9,000 |
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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 $1,350. 4000 Massachusetts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,515. Here are the most affordable American University Park apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
| Idaho Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,571 |
| Spring Valley Apartments | Share 2 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Vaughan Place | Design EA | Studio,1BA | $1,844 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in American University Park, DC
As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the American University Park area is the $5.44 price per square foot Foxhall Model at Upton Place in the in the North Cleveland Park neighborhood starting from $8,052. The second greatest value American University Park apartment is the 4101 Albemarle St NW #346 Model at 4101 Albemarle St NW #346, Unit 346 starting at $3,300 with a $3.67 price per square foot in the Tenleytown 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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| Upton Place | Foxhall | 3BR,2BA | $5.44 |
| 4101 Albemarle St NW #346, Unit 346 | 4101 Albemarle St NW #346 | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 4427 Nebraska Ave NW, Unit #4 | 4427 Nebraska Ave NW | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 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 | $3.21 |
| Vaughan Place | Design 1A Premier | 1BR,1BA | $4.35 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
| Idaho Terrace | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Classic | Studio ,1BA | $4.04 |
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Janney Elementary 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 $2,500.
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 $1,585, while the average apartment in American University Park costs $5,160.
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 35 regular apartments in American University Park 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 American University Park?
Cheap apartments in American University Park have an average cost of $964 which is $4,196 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American University Park.
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