Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (60 Rentals)

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Ellicott House
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$1,439 - $3,156
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Ellicott House

4849 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Conwell
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$1,499 - $3,300
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Conwell

3201 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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Connecticut Plaza
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$1,609 - $3,600
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Connecticut Plaza

2901 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Residences at Mazza
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$2,187 - $15,074
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Residences at Mazza

5300 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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Upton Place
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$2,252 - $9,004
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Upton Place

4000 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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Ora
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$2,690 - $3,520Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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2144 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
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4315 River Rd NW, Unit Apt 5, Unit Apt 5

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Aerie at Wardman Park
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$3,831 - $10,721
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Aerie at Wardman Park

2650 Woodley Rd NWWashington, DC 20008
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Cheapest Available American University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the American University area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Chevy Chase Tower priced from $1,250. The Kenmore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,306. Here are the most affordable American University apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chevy Chase TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The KenmoreStudio - S1GStudio,1BA$1,306
The Berkshire Apartments0x1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,350
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,408
Park Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,415
Ellicott HouseSStudio,1BA$1,439
Quebec House ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,483
Connecticut HeightsStudio FStudio,1BA$1,488
3801 Connecticut AvenueStudio - S1IStudio,1BA$1,499
The Chancery ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in American University, DC

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the American University area is the $2.41 price per square foot Design 3B Model at Willard Towers in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $4,876. The second greatest value American University apartment is the 4317 River Rd NW Model at 4317 River Rd NW, Unit apt 2 starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Tenleytown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for American University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willard TowersDesign 3B3BR,2BA$2.41
4317 River Rd NW, Unit apt 24317 River Rd NW3BR,1BA$2.67
North ParkMaryland Premier1BR,1BA$2.64
4000 Massachusetts1x11BR,1BA$2.17
Connecticut House Apartments1 Bedroom - 13 Tier1BR,1BA$2.59
Brandywine Apartments1 Bed-1 Bath -8001BR,1BA$2.56
The Abby1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.86
3003 Van NessStudio DStudio ,1BA$2.87
Sumner Highlands Apartments1A1BR,1BA$2.90
Chevy Chase TowerStudioStudio ,1BA$3.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap American University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in American University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in American University is under $1,550.

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

The cheapest apartment in American University is The Kenmore which is listed at $1,549, while the average apartment in American University costs $6,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in American University?

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 326 regular apartments in American University 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?

Cheap apartments in American University have an average cost of $1,669 which is $4,981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American University.

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