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1720 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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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 Eagles Crossing Apartments priced from $820. Greenwood Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Anacostia Southeast apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Lg1BR,1BA$820
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$950
1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE ApartmentsAffordable Studio IZStudio,1BA$953
Savannah2BR1302BR,1BA$963
L'Enfant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$998
SouthviewStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,035
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
800 Southern Avenue Apartment HomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,100
Top of the Hill Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,117

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Anacostia Southeast, DC

As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Anacostia Southeast area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Fox Club in the in the Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Anacostia Southeast apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Ashton Heights starting at $1,499 with a $1.59 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.
Fox Club3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.70
Ashton Heights2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.59
Windham Creek11BR,1BA$1.46
Gateway Square Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.62
1301-1305 U St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
Harbor's Edge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Iverson Towers & Anton House Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Eagles Crossing Apartments2 Bdr Sm2BR,1BA$1.61
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61

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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 $1,117.

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

The cheapest apartment in Anacostia Southeast is Eagles Crossing Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Anacostia Southeast costs $2,754.

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 687 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 $872 which is $1,882 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Anacostia Southeast.

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