Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Anacostia Southeast Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (275 Rentals)

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$1,056 - $1,205

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4239 1st St SE

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3217 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 1
$1,150
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3217 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 1

3217 Dubois Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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Garden Village
$1,175 - $1,225
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Garden Village

1720 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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$1,246 - $5,304
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555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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55 Galveston Pl SW
$1,250 - $2,150
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55 Galveston Pl SW

55 Galveston Pl SWWashington, DC 20032
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Anacostia Southeast, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Anacostia Southeast Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Anacostia Southeast area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenwood Manor Apartments priced from $825. 811 Barnaby Street SE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $893. Here are the most affordable Anacostia Southeast apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
811 Barnaby Street SE2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$893
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$950
Savannah2BR1302BR,1BA$963
1723 27th Street SE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$988
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Solstice - Residential Phase 1One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
SouthviewStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,069
River Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Anacostia Southeast, DC

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Anacostia Southeast area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths Model at Whitehall Square Apartments in the in the Metroplace neighborhood starting from $1,788. The second greatest value Anacostia Southeast apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Ashton Heights starting at $1,425 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Suitland Town Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Anacostia Southeast apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Whitehall Square Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.44
Ashton Heights2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.51
Chestnut Hill Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40
Iverson Towers & Anton House Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40
Highland RidgeC23BR,1BA$1.57
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Randle Hill2 Bedroom | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.52
3217 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 13217 Dubois Pl SE1BR,1BA$1.44
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
3393 BLAINE ST NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Anacostia Southeast, Washington, and the greater Washington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Anacostia Southeast Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Anacostia Southeast?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Anacostia Southeast is under $1,085.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Anacostia Southeast?

The cheapest apartment in Anacostia Southeast is Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Anacostia Southeast costs $2,082.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Anacostia Southeast?

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 271 regular apartments in Anacostia Southeast 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 Anacostia Southeast?

Cheap apartments in Anacostia Southeast have an average cost of $675 which is $1,407 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Anacostia Southeast.

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