Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC from $712 (1,673 Rentals)

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i5 CoLiving
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$922 - $5,964

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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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320 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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property at 24 Danbury St SE
$925 - $1,000
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24 Danbury St SE

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$925 - $1,143
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The Hecht Warehouse
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$1,036 - $7,117

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hecht Warehouse

1401 New York Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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property at 4239 1st St SE
$1,056 - $1,205
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4239 1st St SE

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property at 10 Danbury St SE
$925 - $1,095
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3217 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 1
$1,150

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3217 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 1

3217 Dubois Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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Jetu
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$1,150 - $1,374

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869 21st St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Washington, DC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Washington, DC

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Washington, DC area range in price from $200 to $25,842 with an overall median price of $2,350. The three Washington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cheltenham Park at $1,450, Dupont Park at $1,450, and Hillcrest Fairfax Village at $1,450. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Washington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cheltenham Park$1,450$1,4303
Dupont Park$1,450$845108
Hillcrest Fairfax Village$1,450$1,050100
Randle Heights$1,450$825178
Twining$1,450$825121
Washington Highlands$1,450$925255
Oxon Run Hills$1,454$900101
Michigan Park$1,456$1,078182
Garfield Heights$1,464$825112
Colebrooke$1,497$90097

Cheapest Available Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community in the National Arboretum neighborhood priced from $813. Greenwood Manor Apartments in the Southeast Washington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR, 1BA$813
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$825
Parkside2x2 Shared2BR, 2BA$865
Park Montgomery West2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$876
811 Barnaby Street SE2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$893
The ColonelEff (1E1B)Studio, 1BA$916
Cypress on Vine Furnished RoomsTAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh...1BR, 1BA$917
i5 CoLivingCo-Living D6-Bedroom 13BR, 2BA$922
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$948

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington area is the $0.46 price per square foot 2909 13th St NW Model at 2909 13th St NW, Unit Upper Unit in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Washington apartment is the 3/1 Model at 3130 Buena Vista Ter SE in the Oxon Run Hills neighborhood starting at $1,980 with a $1.00 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2909 13th St NW, Unit Upper Unit2909 13th St NW6BR, 3BA$0.46
3130 Buena Vista Ter SE3/13BR, 1BA$1.00
University View4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH TOWER 14BR, 2BA$0.85
Terrapin RowD34BR, 4BA$1.09
5033 5th St N, Unit A bedroom in a 2 BR apartment5033 5th St N2BR, 1BA$1.00
Hub College Park4x2 Lite2BR, 2BA$1.24
Parkside2x2 Shared2BR, 2BA$0.93
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR, 1BA$1.00
Park Montgomery West2 Bedroom2BR, 1.5BA$0.99
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR, 1BA$1.08

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Washington Overview

You may know Washington D.C., the capital of the United States, primarily as the seat of power in the American government. However, besides its fame for playing host to the White House and Capitol Hill, D.C. is also a cultural mecca. It is one of the most globally diverse places to live in the world, making the social and artistic scenes varied and plentiful. From historical monuments to boozy, late-night cafes, DC life is definitely not all work and no play, though the city is a humming business center by day. The District of Columbia can be a wonderful place for families to grow, in a variety of habitats. Historic neighborhood townhouses, high-rise condos and more line the streets. If you’re looking for an urban lifestyle and a dynamic place to live, finding you new home among the many wonderful Washington DC apartments is worth a look.

Why live in Washington, DC?

There’s a sense of excitement in the air a lot of the time in Washington D.C. The ethnic and cultural diversity add to the vital social scene. The global leaders operating around you add to the sense of historical importance of the place. And the world-class universities bring young people to keep the city vibrant, and attract major artists, scientists and thinkers to the scene. No matter what neighborhood in D.C. you live in, you’re likely to be neighbors with someone who does something cool or interesting. D.C. has history, an impressive downtown district, charming brownstone blocks, major industry, and tons of free public parks, monuments and museums. The global cuisine is delicious, and there is culture all around you. What’s not to love?

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Washington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington is under $948.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?

The cheapest apartment in Washington is Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community which is listed at $813, while the average apartment in Washington costs $2,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington?

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 39,011 regular apartments in Washington 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 Washington?

Cheap apartments in Washington have an average cost of $686 which is $1,664 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.

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