Cheap Homes for Rent in the American University Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (10 Rentals)

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property at 4201 Cathedral Ave NW

$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

4201 Cathedral Ave NW, Unit 403W

4201 Cathedral Ave NW
WashingtonDC20016

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property at 4101 Albemarle St NW

$2,376 - $3,950

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$2,376 - $3,950

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Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 1

4101 Albemarle St NW

WashingtonDC20016
property at 3804 Rodman St NW

$2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

3804 Rodman St NW, Unit 302

3804 Rodman St NW
WashingtonDC20016
property at 4315 River Rd NW

$2,700 - $3,300

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

4315 River Rd NW

WashingtonDC20016

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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 $1,600. 4000 Massachusetts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable American University Park apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Berkshire Apartments0x1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,600
4000 Massachusetts1x11BR,1BA$1,700
Idaho TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,063

Best Value Apartments for Rent in American University Park, DC

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the American University Park area is the $1.97 price per square foot 2x2 Model at 4000 Massachusetts in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value American University Park apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath JR Den-F TYP 14 Model at The Coterie starting at $5,397 with a $4.43 price per square foot in the North Cleveland Park 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.
4000 Massachusetts2x22BR,2BA$1.97
The Coterie2 Bed/2 Bath JR Den-F TYP 142BR,2BA$4.43
4317 River Rd NW4317 River Rd NW3BR,1BA$2.21
Idaho TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.27
3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights3113 38th St NW1BR,1BA$2.19
4427 Nebraska Ave NW4427 Nebraska Ave NW1BR,1BA$1.77
Spring Valley ApartmentsShare 2 BR1BR,1BA$2.09
Tenley View Apartments1BD-1BA 10 Tier1BR,1BA$4.00
Vaughan PlaceDesign 1A Premier1BR,1BA$4.10
The Berkshire Apartments0x1 RenovatedStudio ,1BA$4.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about American University Park

What type of rentals are currently available in American University Park?

There are currently 53 Apartments for Rent in American University Park, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,324 to $8,995. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in American University Park ranging from $995 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in American University Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in American University Park ranges from $995 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,354.

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