Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American University Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (20 Rentals)

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American University Park, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 4000 Massachusetts priced from $1,550. Idaho Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,587. Here are the most affordable American University Park apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Idaho TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,587
The Berkshire ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,615
Vaughan PlaceDesign EAStudio,1BA$2,008
Tenley View ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in American University Park, DC

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the American University Park area is the $1.94 price per square foot 3113 38th St NW Model at 3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value American University Park apartment is the 3BR ( 2BR+ Den) - Furnished Model at Spring Valley Apartments starting at $4,650 with a $6.94 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights3113 38th St NW1BR,1BA$1.94
Spring Valley Apartments3BR ( 2BR+ Den) - Furnished3BR,1BA$6.94
5102 Warren Plz NW, Unit 15102 Warren Plz NW1BR,1BA$2.00
Idaho TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.23
Tenley View ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$4.19
Upton PlaceWisconsin Penthouse1BR,1BA$5.62
Vaughan PlaceDesign EA PremierStudio ,1BA$4.99
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26
The Berkshire ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath RenovatedStudio ,1BA$4.04

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American University Park, Washington, DC

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Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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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 $3,400.

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 $1,900, while the average apartment in American University Park costs $6,515.

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 93 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 $922 which is $5,593 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American University Park.

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