
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Anacostia Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (85 Rentals)
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2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101, Unit 101

Linwood Apartments

Langston Views

Room in Shared 7 bed/6 bath home, Unit A

L'Enfant Apartments

Room in Shared 7 bed/6 bath home, Unit C

2937 Nelson Pl SE

Room in Shared 7 bed/6 bath home, Unit E

Naylor Gardens
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Room in Shared 7 bed/6 bath home, Unit F

Skyland Apartments

1323 Anacostia Rd SE, Unit 2, Unit 2

1603 28th St SE

Room in Shared 7 bed/6 bath home, Unit G

Fairlawn Marshall

3107 Naylor Rd SE

2843 Minnesota Ave SE

Rockburne Estates

2514 N St SE
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1422 W St SE

The Robinson Apartments Anacostia

Cedar Heights

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2, Unit 2

1733 Minnesota Ave SE

1630 16th St SE

Oxford Manor

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Washington View

2726 Fort Baker Dr SE

The Robinson
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2820 Pomeroy Rd SE, Unit 1

3105 Naylor Rd SE, Unit Apt 301

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4, Unit 4

Bowen Flats

Park Naylor

2713 Fort Baker Dr SE

2838 Hartford St SE

Harlow Navy Yard

Hillstone Apartments

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2924 Southern Ave SE, Unit 1, Unit 1
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Naylor Rd

1501 27th St SE

1900 17th St SE, Unit 1

Howard Hill

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Galen Terrace

Carver Hall Apartments

Fort Stanton Apartments

1521 28th Street SE

Hanover Courts
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Anacostia, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Anacostia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anacostia Studio Apartments | $2,036 | $998 | $3,247 |
| Anacostia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,487 | $825 | $4,689 |
| Anacostia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,884 | $1,100 | $6,701 |
| Anacostia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $900 | $5,888 |
| Anacostia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,766 | $3,700 | $3,850 |
| Anacostia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,600 | $6,500 | $6,700 |
| Anacostia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,732 | $7,365 | $8,100 |
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Cheapest Available Anacostia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Anacostia area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Howard Hill priced from $763. 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 apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $763 |
| Greenwood Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Langston Views | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| L'Enfant Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| 1603 28th St SE | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Fairlawn Marshall | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,226 |
| Rockburne Estates | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,297 |
| Marlborough House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,314 |
| Cedar Heights | Two Bedroom- The Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1,377 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Anacostia, DC
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Anacostia area is the $1.72 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Maplewood Apartments in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Anacostia apartment is the 2200 Hunter Pl SE Model at 2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101 starting at $900 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Southeast Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Anacostia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
| 2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101 | 2200 Hunter Pl SE | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Cedar Heights | Three Bedroom- The Deville | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Greenwood Manor Apartments | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| 2924 Southern Ave SE, Unit 1 | 2924 Southern Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Howard Hill | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Oxford Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 1603 28th St SE | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Rockburne Estates | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Langston Views | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAnacostia, Washington, DC
Ranked #91
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Anacostia, Washington, DC
Ketcham Elementary School
Anacostia High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Anacostia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Anacostia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Anacostia is under $1,377.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Anacostia?
The cheapest apartment in Anacostia is Howard Hill which is listed at $763, while the average apartment in Anacostia costs $7,732.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Anacostia?
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 79 regular apartments in Anacostia 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?
Cheap apartments in Anacostia have an average cost of $610 which is $7,122 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Anacostia.
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