Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Anacostia Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (65 Rentals)

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Galen Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Galen Terrace

1649 W St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Carver Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Hanover Courts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Courts

2400-2410 Hartford St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Cedar Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Heights

1510 Butler St SEWashington, DC 20020
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2901 Gainesville St SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

2901 Gainesville St SE

2901 Gainesville St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Hillcrest House
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest House

2501 25th St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Morris Road Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Road Apartments

1360 Morris Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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400M Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400M Apartments

400 M St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Clara
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Clara

2323 Martin Luther King Jr Ave 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 Studio 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 ViewsStudioStudio,1BA$950
L'Enfant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$998
Fairlawn Marshall2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,072
Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior LivingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,127
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Woodberry Village1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Marlborough House1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Anacostia, DC

As of September 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Anacostia area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2610 Bowen Rd SE Model at 2610 Bowen Rd SE, Unit 1 in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Anacostia apartment is the 2 Bedroom Flat Model at Rockburne Estates starting at $1,513 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Oxon Run Hills 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.
2610 Bowen Rd SE, Unit 12610 Bowen Rd SE2BR,2BA$0.96
Rockburne Estates2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.54
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Maplewood Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.75
Howard HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.96
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Langston ViewsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Anacostia, Washington, DC

Ranked #157

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 $1,395.

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 $3,313.

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 73 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 $703 which is $2,610 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Anacostia.

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