
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Atlas District Washington, DC from $900 (171 Rentals)
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The Hecht Warehouse

Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit 2D

1332 Maryland Ave NE

Viva at Capitol Hill

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i5 CoLiving

718-713 13th St NE

1629 L St NE

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit E

Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit 2E
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8 R St NW

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

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27 Florida Ave NW, Unit 27 Florida Avenue NW

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

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

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

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

1218 Staples St NE, Unit #3

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Union Heights

Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit 2C
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1827 Benning Rd NE

1124 16th St NE

1128 16th St NE

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1722 H St NE, Unit B

312 18th Pl NE

1722 H St NE

1266 Meigs Pl NE, Unit 3

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1032 D St NE, Unit 1B

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

Capital Plaza Apartments
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320 Constitution Ave NE

The Gale Eckington

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1111 H St NE, Unit SI FL2-ID756

1122 Penn St NE

1523 Oates St NE

1434 A St SE

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1808 Benning Rd NE, Unit 2

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The Iris

1713 Montello Ave NE, Unit 1

1715 H St NE
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1261 Raum St NE, Unit Apt 3

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Hendrix Apartments

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The Axis

1424 Staples St NE

1424 Staples St NE, Unit 1

1424 Staples St NE, Unit Duplicate of 1

1424 Staples St NE, Unit 1

Link Apartments® H Street

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1111 H St NE, Unit PL FL4-ID761

1513 Massachusetts Ave SE
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Atlas District, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Atlas District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas District Studio Apartments | $1,934 | $1,320 | $2,646 |
| Atlas District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,337 | $1,057 | $5,770 |
| Atlas District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,290 | $1,400 | $8,022 |
| Atlas District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,455 | $1,162 | $10,000+ |
| Atlas District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,864 | $1,412 | $7,131 |
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There are currently 171 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Atlas District Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Atlas District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Atlas District area of Washington, DC is a 3 Beds unit found at i5 CoLiving priced from $1,162. Viva at Capitol Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Atlas District apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| i5 CoLiving | Co-Living D1-Bedroom 3 | 3BR,2BA | $1,162 |
| Viva at Capitol Hill | CAPITOL HILL | Furnished | Utilities Included |... | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Rise Temple at Temple Courts | S2Z | Studio,1BA | $1,319 |
| Union Heights | S4A | Studio,1BA | $1,320 |
| 320 Constitution Ave NE | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Capital Plaza Apartments | STUDIO (ST 1) | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atlas District, DC
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Atlas District area is the $2.27 price per square foot 811 7th St NE Model at 811 7th St NE, Unit Unit 1 in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Atlas District 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 Atlas District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 811 7th St NE, Unit Unit 1 | 811 7th St NE | 3BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 1710 Trinidad Ave NE, Unit 02 | 1710 Trinidad Ave NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 1245 Raum St NE, Unit Unit 1 | 1245 Raum St NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 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 |
| 124 Q St NW, Unit 4 | 124 Q St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 27 Florida Ave NW, Unit 27 Florida Avenue NW | 27 Florida Ave NW | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 612 12th St NE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 1032 D St NE, Unit 1B | 1032 D St NE | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
| 312 18th Pl NE | 312 18th Pl NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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Best Local Schools in Atlas District, Washington, DC
J.O. Wilson Elementary School
Stuart-Hobson Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across District of Columbia including Atlas District, Washington, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Atlas District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Atlas District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Atlas District is under $1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Atlas District?
The cheapest apartment in Atlas District is Viva at Capitol Hill which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Atlas District costs $16,509.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Atlas District?
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 203 regular apartments in Atlas District 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 Atlas District?
Cheap apartments in Atlas District have an average cost of $859 which is $15,650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Atlas District.
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