Cheap Homes for Rent in Anacostia Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (24 Rentals)

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property at 1527 28th St SE

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1527 28th St SE

WashingtonDC20020
property at 1323 Anacostia Rd SE

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1323 Anacostia Rd SE, Unit 2, Unit 2

1323 Anacostia Rd SE
WashingtonDC20019

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property at 1422 W St SE

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1422 W Street SE Unit 2

1422 W St SE
WashingtonDC20020
property at 1501 27th St SE

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1501 27th St SE, Unit 406, Unit 406

1501 27th St SE
WashingtonDC20020

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property at 3212 28th St SE

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3212 28th St SE, Unit B, Unit B

3212 28th St SE
WashingtonDC20020

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Howard HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$763
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$950
L'Enfant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$998
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maplewood Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.72
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Cedar HeightsThree Bedroom- The Deville3BR,1BA$1.87
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
2924 Southern Ave SE, Unit 12924 Southern Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.92
Howard HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Rockburne Estates1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.89
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Anacostia, Washington, DC

Ranked #91

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Anacostia

What type of rentals are currently available in Anacostia?

There are currently 498 Apartments for Rent in Anacostia, DC with pricing that ranges from $825 to $8,100. There are also 140 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Anacostia ranging from $980 to $8,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Anacostia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Anacostia ranges from $980 to $8,300 with an average monthly rent of $4,144.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Anacostia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Anacostia range from $900 to $5,888, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,700.

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