
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arboretum Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (90 Rentals)
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Jetu

1629 L St NE

Carver Terrace Apartments

Room in Shared 3 bed/2.5 bath home in Trinidad, Unit B

924 19th St NE

1218 Staples St NE, Unit #3

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Hendrix Apartments

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home in H Street, Unit B

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home in H Street, Unit E
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The Franklin

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home in H Street, Unit C

1415 Trinidad Ave NE

Brookland Manor

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home in H Street, Unit D

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Union Heights

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home in H Street, Unit A

1124 16th St NE

1128 16th St NE

1722 H St NE
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1722 H St NE, Unit B

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1408 Holbrook St NE

1715 H St NE

Room in Shared 3 bed/2.5 bath home in Trinidad, Unit C

1122 Penn St NE

1523 Oates St NE

Big Sky Flats

1261 Raum St NE, Unit Apt 3

853 19th Street Northeast, Unit 1

1424 Staples St NE
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1424 Staples St NE, Unit 1

1424 Staples St NE, Unit Duplicate of 1

1424 Staples St NE, Unit 1

1112 Oates St NE

1716 Capitol Ave NE

1039 Evarts St NE, Unit 2

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1231 Penn St NE, Unit 4

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1107 Penn St NE, Unit #1

1012 17th Pl NE, Unit UNIT3

1712 West Virginia Ave NE
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1513 Oates St NE

The Residences at Gateway

1358 Florida Ave NE

1314 Downing Pl NE, Unit 1

Parkway Plaza

824 18th St NE, Unit 001

1111 Orren St NE

1314 Downing Pl NE

1026 18th St NE

1100 Holbrook Terrace NE
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Arboretum, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arboretum?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Studio Apartments | $1,582 | $1,300 | $1,925 |
| Arboretum 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $1,057 | $2,600 |
| Arboretum 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $1,256 | $7,127 |
| Arboretum 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,664 | $1,670 | $7,138 |
| Arboretum 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,789 | $2,600 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 90 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Arboretum Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Arboretum Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arboretum area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Carrolton priced from $1,250. Fairway Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Arboretum apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carrolton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Fairway Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Hendrix Apartments | Studio IZ | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Franklin | Franstud | Studio,1BA | $1,315 |
| Brookland Manor | 1A 1x1 Conventional | 1BR,1BA | $1,352 |
| Union Heights | S4A | Studio,1BA | $1,370 |
| The Edwards | 1Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 1101 - 1113 19th St NE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arboretum, DC
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arboretum area is the $2.14 price per square foot 2 BED 2 BATH Model at The Residences at Gateway in the in the Dakota Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,085. The second greatest value Arboretum apartment is the 1710 Trinidad Ave NE Model at 1710 Trinidad Ave NE, Unit 02 starting at $1,825 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Northeast Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arboretum apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Gateway | 2 BED 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| 1710 Trinidad Ave NE, Unit 02 | 1710 Trinidad Ave NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| The Edwards | 2Bedroom/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 1245 Raum St NE, Unit 1 | 1245 Raum St NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 1107 Penn St NE, Unit #1 | 1107 Penn St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 1231 Penn St NE, Unit 4 | 1231 Penn St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 1204 Holbrook St Ne | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Brentwood Square Condominiums | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Fairway Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Jetu | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arboretum Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arboretum?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arboretum is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arboretum?
The cheapest apartment in Arboretum is Jetu which is listed at $1,130, while the average apartment in Arboretum costs $16,499.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arboretum?
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 86 regular apartments in Arboretum 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 Arboretum?
Cheap apartments in Arboretum have an average cost of $1,175 which is $15,324 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arboretum.
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