
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arboretum Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,036 (95 Rentals)
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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 C

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

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The Hecht Warehouse

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Jetu

1321 I St NE

1321 I St NE

1629 L St NE

Room in Shared 3 bed/2.5 bath home in Trinidad, Unit B
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1128 16th St NE

1124 16th St NE

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The Franklin

1904 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 201

Brookland Manor

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1900 W Virginia Ave NE

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1730 Trinidad Ave NE, Unit #3

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1722 H St NE, Unit B

1722 H St NE
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1145 Owen Pl NE

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1 Downing Pl NE

1523 Oates St NE

1 Downing Pl NE

853 19th Street Northeast

1424 Staples St NE, Unit 1

2218 15th St NE, Unit 2218 #A

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1 Downing Pl NE
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1412 Staples St NE

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1231 Penn St NE, Unit 4

1703 West Virginia Ave NE

3066 Pineview Ct NE

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1025 17th St NE, Unit 17th st

1321 I St NE

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1107 Penn St NE, Unit #3

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

The Residences at Gateway
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1358 Florida Ave NE

1314 Downing Pl NE, Unit 1

1821 Providence St NE, Unit Apt 4

Parkway Plaza

1103 16th St NE

1314 Downing Pl NE

1026 18th St NE

1268 16th St NE

Modera H Street

2601 30th St 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 | $1,636 | $1,315 | $2,751 |
| Arboretum 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,822 | $1,036 | $2,825 |
| Arboretum 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $1,256 | $4,215 |
| Arboretum 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,766 | $1,670 | $7,117 |
| Arboretum 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,856 | $2,600 | $4,250 |
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There are currently 95 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 1 Bed unit found at Jetu priced from $1,150. The Carrolton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Arboretum apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jetu | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Carrolton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 1266 MORSE ST NE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Fairway Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| 1221 Raum St Ne | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 1835 CENTRAL PL NE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| 1128 16TH ST NE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Franklin | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,315 |
| Brookland Manor | 1A 1x1 Conventional | 1BR,1BA | $1,352 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arboretum, DC
As of September 10, 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 2BR LARGE T-LEVEL 1 WIC Model at Parkway Plaza starting at $1,999 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Dakota Crossing 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 |
| Parkway Plaza | 2BR LARGE T-LEVEL 1 WIC | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 1245 Raum St NE, Unit 1 | 1245 Raum St NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 1107 Penn St NE, Unit #3 | 1107 Penn St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 1213 Raum St NE, Unit 4 | 1213 Raum St NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 1231 Penn St NE, Unit 4 | 1231 Penn St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 1221 Raum St Ne | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| The Edwards | 1Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Fairway Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Jetu | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleArboretum, Washington, DC
Ranked #127
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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 $1,352.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arboretum?
The cheapest apartment in Arboretum is Jetu which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Arboretum costs $2,039.
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 53 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 $1,090 which is $949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arboretum.
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