Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,300 (37 Rentals)

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Ellicott House
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$1,399 - $3,113
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Ellicott House

4849 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Conwell
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$1,499 - $2,800
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$1,499 - $2,800
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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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Zephyr at Wardman Park
$2,162 - $6,826
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Zephyr at Wardman Park

2601 Calvert St NWWashington, DC 20008
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Greenbriar
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Greenbriar

4301 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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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 The Kenmore priced from $1,326. The Berkshire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable American University apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The KenmoreStudio - S1FStudio,1BA$1,326
The Berkshire Apartments0x1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,350
Connecticut HeightsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,388
Ellicott HouseS2Studio,1BA$1,399
Park Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,451
The Chancery ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,452
3003 Van NessStudio AStudio,1BA$1,507
Westwood Tower ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,510
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio,1BA$1,515
Quebec House ApartmentsStudio EStudio,1BA$1,523

Best Value Apartments for Rent in American University, DC

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the American University area is the $2.49 price per square foot 2 Bed-2 Bath -1125 Model at Brandywine Apartments in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value American University apartment is the Maryland Model at North Park starting at $1,900 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Spring Valley 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.
Brandywine Apartments2 Bed-2 Bath -11252BR,2BA$2.49
North ParkMaryland1BR,1BA$1.98
Connecticut House Apartments1 Bedroom - 13 Tier1BR,1BA$2.59
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
The Abby1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.98
3003 Van NessStudio DStudio ,1BA$2.87
Sumner Highlands Apartments1A1BR,1BA$2.90
Westwood Tower ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$3.06
The Chancery ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$2.99
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.19

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 $1,523.

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

The cheapest apartment in American University is Ellicott House which is listed at $1,549, while the average apartment in American University costs $7,091.

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 235 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 $1,446 which is $5,645 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American University.

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