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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University Park Studio Apartments | $1,672 | $1,400 | $2,720 |
| American University Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $1,700 | $4,121 |
| American University Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,389 | $2,400 | $8,866 |
| American University Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,900 | $4,500 | $9,050 |
There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the American University Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
See all Apartments in WashingtonThe cheapest available apartment rental in the American University Park area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at 4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments priced from $1,400. Idaho Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,548. Here are the most affordable American University Park apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Idaho Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,548 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,569 |
| Avalon at Foxhall | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,780 |
| The Warwick | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the American University Park area is the $4.45 price per square foot Design 2B Premier Model at Vaughan Place in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $4,562. The second greatest value American University Park apartment is the 4527 49th St NW Model at 4527 49th St NW, Unit Basement starting at $2,900 with a $2.90 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan Place | Design 2B Premier | 2BR,2BA | $4.45 |
| 4527 49th St NW, Unit Basement | 4527 49th St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| 3609 38th St NW, Unit 309 | 3609 38th St NW | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.91 |
| Spring Valley Apartments | 3BR ( 2BR+ Den) - Furnished | 3BR,1BA | $5.40 |
| The Warwick | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Tenley View Apartments | 1BD-1BA 04 Tier | 1BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| Avalon at Foxhall | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.24 |
| Idaho Terrace | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
| 4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments | EFF | Studio ,1BA | $2.95 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $4.64 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in American University Park is under $2,800.
The cheapest apartment in American University Park is 4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in American University Park costs $2,400.
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 157 regular apartments in American University Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in American University Park have an average cost of $2,486 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American University Park.
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