Cheap Homes for Rent in Arboretum Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (18 Rentals)

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Arboretum, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 Carver Terrace Apartments priced from $1,086. Jetu has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,253. Here are the most affordable Arboretum apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carver Terrace Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,086
Jetu1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,253
Fairway Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
The CarroltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,396
Union HeightsA1A1BR,1BA$1,503

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arboretum, DC

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arboretum area is the $2.32 price per square foot 1225 Raum St NE Model at 1225 Raum St NE, Unit #2 in the in the Northeast Washington neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Arboretum apartment is the 1213 Raum St NE Model at 1213 Raum St NE, Unit 2 starting at $1,850 with a $1.68 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1225 Raum St NE, Unit #21225 Raum St NE2BR,2BA$2.32
1213 Raum St NE, Unit 21213 Raum St NE2BR,1BA$1.68
1245 Raum St NE, Unit 31245 Raum St NE2BR,1BA$2.35
Parkway Plaza1BR LARGE T-LEVEL 2 WICs1BR,1BA$2.96
1958 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 11958 W Virginia Ave NE1BR,1BA$2.00
The Edwards1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
Carver Terrace Apartments2B2BR,1BA$1.95
1713 Montello Ave NE, Unit 11713 Montello Ave NE1BR,1BA$2.75
Fairway Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
Jetu1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arboretum

What type of rentals are currently available in Arboretum?

There are currently 378 Apartments for Rent in Arboretum, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,036 to $7,032. There are also 79 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arboretum ranging from $875 to $6,193.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Arboretum?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Arboretum ranges from $875 to $6,193 with an average monthly rent of $3,278.

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