Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American University Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,300 (12 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 The Berkshire Apartments priced from $1,520. Idaho Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,533. Here are the most affordable American University Park apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Berkshire ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,520
Idaho TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,533
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Spring Valley ApartmentsShare 2 BR1BR,1BA$1,800
Vaughan PlaceDesign EAStudio,1BA$1,860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in American University Park, DC

As of November 02, 2025 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 $8,050. The second greatest value American University Park apartment is the C1 Model at Avalon at Foxhall starting at $4,771 with a $3.56 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.
Upton PlaceFoxhall3BR,2BA$5.44
Avalon at FoxhallC13BR,2BA$3.56
Idaho TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.17
4101 Albemarle St NW #346, Unit 3464101 Albemarle St NW #3462BR,1BA$4.00
3601 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit Apt 2013601 Wisconsin Ave NW1BR,1BA$2.82
Spring Valley Apartments3BR ( 2BR+ Den) - Furnished3BR,1BA$6.94
Tenley View Apartments1BD-1BA 10 Tier1BR,1BA$4.20
Vaughan PlaceDesign EA PremierStudio ,1BA$4.42
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26
The Berkshire ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath RenovatedStudio ,1BA$4.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
American University Park, Washington, DC

Ranked #88

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $2,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in American University Park?

The cheapest apartment in American University Park is Spring Valley Apartments which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in American University Park costs $4,771.

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 47 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 $1,669 which is $3,102 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American University Park.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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