
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel Air Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bel Air area of Washington.


2758 W George Mason Rd, Unit 1

The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community

6438 Columbia Pike, Unit 6438

2210 N Lexington St

Barcroft Plaza Apartments

The Glen

Winter Hill Apartments
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455 at Tinner Hill

Kingsley Commons Townhouses

Hopkins Glen Apartment Phase I

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Bel Air, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bel Air?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air Studio Apartments | $1,756 | $1,355 | $4,586 |
| Bel Air 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $1,300 | $5,346 |
| Bel Air 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,249 | $1,845 | $6,020 |
| Bel Air 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,953 | $2,398 | $4,950 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bel Air Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Bel Air Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bel Air area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community priced from $1,355. Broadfalls has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,417. Here are the most affordable Bel Air apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
| Broadfalls | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,417 |
| Winter Hill Apartments | Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Fairmont Gardens | 1Bed 1Bath 750 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,560 |
| The Glen | Studio, 1 Bathroom, E-Reno | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| Mayfair House | Renovated 1Bd Terrace Lv | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
| Cavalier Club | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,654 |
| Monticello Falls Church | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,680 |
| Falls Green | Studio-SCOA | Studio,1BA | $1,687 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, DC
As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $2.70 price per square foot 2200 N Westmoreland St Model at 2200 N Westmoreland St, Unit Unit 516 in the in the Yorktown neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Bel Air apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Kingsley Commons Townhouses starting at $2,730 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Westwood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bel Air apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2200 N Westmoreland St, Unit Unit 516 | 2200 N Westmoreland St | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
| Kingsley Commons Townhouses | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Fairmont Gardens | 2Bed 1Bath 950 sf | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| 2758 W George Mason Rd, Unit 1 | 2758 W George Mason Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Mayfair House | Renovated 1Bd Terrace Lv | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Cortland at Falls Church | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Fields of Falls Church | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
| Winter Hill Apartments | Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Broadfalls | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.58 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bel Air Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bel Air?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bel Air is under $1,687.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bel Air?
The cheapest apartment in Bel Air is Winter Hill Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Bel Air costs $4,249.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bel Air?
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 29 regular apartments in Bel Air 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 Bel Air?
Cheap apartments in Bel Air have an average cost of $259 which is $3,990 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bel Air.
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