
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arboretum Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (38 Rentals)
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Union Heights

1958 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 1

1730 Lang Pl NE

Brookland Manor

1124 16th St NE

Modera H Street
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1243 16th St NE, Unit 3

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1305 Orren St NE

1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom

Bonsai Apartments

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Hendrix Apartments

853 19th Street Northeast, Unit 1

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1115 Penn St NE

2100 Channing St NE

Big Sky Flats
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1231 Penn St NE, Unit 4

1254 Meigs Pl NE

1222 Meigs Pl NE

1643 Montello Ave NE

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1513 Oates St NE

2713 12th St NE

1811 Irving Street

1642 Montello Ave NE

Jetu Apartments
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The Carrolton

Carver Terrace Apartments

Fairway Park

The Edwards

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1101 - 1113 19th St NE

The Etta
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The Balwire Apartments

1825 Maryland Avenue
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 | $1,570 | $1,363 | $1,775 |
| Arboretum 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $1,057 | $2,900 |
| Arboretum 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,651 | $1,350 | $4,803 |
| Arboretum 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $1,700 | $7,138 |
| Arboretum 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,950 | $2,600 | $4,900 |
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There are currently 38 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 $1,128. Union Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,259. 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 | $1,128 |
| Union Heights | S4A | Studio,1BA | $1,259 |
| Fairway Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Edwards | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Brookland Manor | 1A 1x1 Conventional | 1BR,1BA | $1,352 |
| The Hecht Warehouse | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,419 |
| Modera H Street | S04 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arboretum, DC
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arboretum area is the $1.81 price per square foot 750 19th St NE Model at 750 19th St NE in the in the Carver Langston neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Arboretum apartment is the 4B 4x2 Conventional Model at Brookland Manor starting at $3,311 with a $2.40 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 750 19th St NE | 750 19th St NE | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.81 |
| Brookland Manor | 4B 4x2 Conventional | 4BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| 1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom | 1122 Owen Place NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1267 Meigs Place NE, #4 | 1267 Meigs Place NE, #4 | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 1245 Raum St NE, Unit 1 | 1245 Raum St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 1231 Penn St NE, Unit 4 | 1231 Penn St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 1305 Orren St NE | 1305 Orren St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 1958 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 1 | 1958 W Virginia Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Fairway Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| The Edwards | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleArboretum, Washington, DC
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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 Fairway Park which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Arboretum costs $22,789.
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 128 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 $1,313 which is $21,476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arboretum.
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