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Fort Stanton Apartments
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Fort Stanton Apartments

1535 Morris Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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Galen Terrace
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Galen Terrace

1649 W St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Carver Hall Apartments

2338 Pitts Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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1521 28th Street SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1521 28th Street SE

1521-1529 28th St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Anacostia, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 Greenwood Manor Apartments priced from $825. Langston Views has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Anacostia apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$950
L'Enfant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$998
Fairlawn Marshall2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,072
Rockburne Estates1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,297
Marlborough HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,314
Howard HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,343
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Anacostia, DC

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Anacostia area is the $2.19 price per square foot 2617 Douglass Pl SE Model at 2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 303 in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $3,500. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 3032617 Douglass Pl SE3BR,2BA$2.19
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Maplewood Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.75
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Rockburne Estates1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.89
Howard HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Fairlawn Marshall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Anacostia, Washington, DC

Ranked #81

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Anacostia Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Anacostia?

The cheapest apartment in Anacostia is Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Anacostia costs $6,500.

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 68 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 $449 which is $6,051 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Anacostia.

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