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4312 River Rd NWWashington, DC 20016
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American University Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (27 Rentals)
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5102 Warren Plz NW, Unit 3
5102 Warren Plz NWWashington, DC 20016
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4427 Nebraska Ave NW
4427 Nebraska Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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4000 Massachusetts
4000 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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4201 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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3051 Idaho Ave NW
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3615 38th St NW, Unit Apt#203
3615 38th St NW
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3803 Yuma St NW, Unit Yuma Apt
3803 Yuma St NWWashington, DC 20016
4201 Cathedral Ave NW
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Avalon at Foxhall
4100 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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4600 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights
3113 38th St NWWashington, DC 20016
4101 Albemarle St NW
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4222 River Rd NW, Unit A
4222 River Rd NW
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3601 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit 702
3601 Wisconsin Ave NW
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4000 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
4301 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit 3007
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4100 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit SI FL1-ID4858A
4100 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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4100 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit SI FL3-ID4766A
4100 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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4105 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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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 |
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| American University Park Studio Apartments | $1,700 | $1,100 | $2,186 |
| American University Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,420 | $1,199 | $4,500 |
| American University Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,674 | $2,350 | $9,013 |
| American University Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,590 | $3,000 | $8,995 |
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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 4000 Massachusetts priced from $1,400. Idaho Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,597. 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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| 4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Idaho Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,597 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,610 |
| Vaughan Place | Design EA | Studio,1BA | $1,812 |
| Avalon at Foxhall | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,130 |
| Upton Place | Highlands | 1BR,1BA | $2,403 |
| Tenley View Apartments | 1BD-1BA 04 Tier | 1BR,1BA | $2,425 |
| The Coterie | 1 Bed/1 Bath-F TYP 13 | 1BR,1BA | $2,937 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in American University Park, DC
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the American University Park area is the $2.50 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 $3,000. The second greatest value American University Park apartment is the Design 2D Premier Model at Vaughan Place starting at $4,595 with a $4.41 price per square foot in the Northwest Washington 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 | $2.50 |
| Vaughan Place | Design 2D Premier | 2BR,2BA | $4.41 |
| 3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights | 3113 38th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 4101 Albemarle St NW #346 | 4101 Albemarle St NW #346 | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Avalon at Foxhall | A3 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.64 |
| Spring Valley Apartments | Share 2 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Tenley View Apartments | 1BD-1BA 04 Tier | 1BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| Idaho Terrace | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.29 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.95 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Classic | Studio ,1BA | $4.06 |
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Best Local Schools in American University Park, Washington, DC
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 $2,937.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in American University Park?
The cheapest apartment in American University Park is 4000 Massachusetts which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in American University Park costs $4,200.
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 148 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 $2,103 which is $2,097 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American University Park.
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