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Washington, DC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Washington, DC

Pricing Updated: 07/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Washington, DC area range in price from $491 to $24,480 with an overall median price of $4,379. The three Washington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Franklin Knolls at $998, Cheltenham Park at $1,435, and Marlton at $1,200. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Washington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Franklin Knolls$1,808$99845
Cheltenham Park$1,827$1,4354
Marlton$1,848$1,2008
Putters Choice$1,848$8509
Walker Mill$1,924$1,05967
North Forestville$1,926$1,059116
Forest Manor$1,957$1,059171
Indian Spring Terrace$1,978$1,16826
Waggaman Heights$2,020$630209
Douglass$2,036$491103

Cheapest Available Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenwood Manor Apartments in the Southeast Washington neighborhood priced from $825. Liberty Place in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $841. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Liberty Place1 BR LRSP1BR,1BA$841
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$932
Langston ViewsStudioStudio,1BA$950
East Pines Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$950
Kaywood Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$973
Huntwood CourtsS1AStudio,1BA$980
L'Enfant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$998

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC

As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington area is the $1.18 price per square foot 8309 Old Seven Locks Rd Model at 8309 Old Seven Locks Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Marymount neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Washington apartment is the 2Bedroom 1Bathroom Model at Fountain Club starting at $1,643 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Hynesboro neighborhood. 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.
8309 Old Seven Locks Rd, Unit 18309 Old Seven Locks Rd3BR,2BA$1.18
Fountain Club2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
4902 9th St NW, Unit Petworth House4902 9th St NW4BR,2.5BA$0.86
Union on KnoxD14BR,4BA$1.05
921 52nd St NE, Unit 101921 52nd St NE1BR,1BA$1.38
Parkside at College Park2X2 B2BR,2BA$1.35
Park Greene2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.46
Iverson Towers & Anton House Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31

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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?

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Washington, DC

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Washington, DC

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 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 $998.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?

The cheapest apartment in Washington is Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Washington costs $4,379.

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 27,752 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 $595 which is $3,784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.

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