
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel Air Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bel Air area of Washington.


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Olde Salem Village

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The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community

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Hillwood Manor Apartments

Barcroft Plaza Apartments

Winter Hill Senior Apartments

3051 Patrick Henry Dr, Unit 101

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Cavalier Club

Mayfair House

3063 Patrick Henry Dr
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The Glen

Monticello Falls Church

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6366 Verde Ct, Unit 6366

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Munson Hill

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Broad & Washington

Parkwood Apartments

7312 Route 29, Unit 204

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Merrill House Apartments

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Fairfield Crossing Apartments

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2754 Hollywood Rd

Lee Square Apartments

Kingsley Commons Townhouses

2825 Kalmia Lee Ct

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Modera Founders Row

7598 Lakeside Village Dr

324 Little Falls St, Unit GardenSuite

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455 at Tinner Hill

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6662 Van Winkle Dr, Unit Studio

2839 Kalmia Lee Ct
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LOREN

2833 Kalmia Lee Ct

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Modera Falls Church

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Avalon Falls Church

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Northgate at Falls Church

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3800 Powell Ln, Unit Apt 632

3245 Rio Dr

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2804 Greenway Blvd, Unit SI ID1395353P

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The Point at Falls Church

3800 Powell Ln, Unit 314
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Pine Spring Gardens

Goodwin Park

Hopkins Glen Apartment Phase I

Winter Hill

Broadfalls

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Washington Blvd Apartments

Patrick Henry Apartments

Hollybrooke II

Coralain Gardens
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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 |
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| Bel Air Studio Apartments | $1,931 | $1,367 | $5,118 |
| Bel Air 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,351 | $1,134 | $5,768 |
| Bel Air 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,312 | $1,649 | $8,021 |
| Bel Air 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,616 | $2,478 | $10,000+ |
| Bel Air 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,222 | $7,687 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 60 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 1 Bed unit found at Olde Salem Village priced from $1,134. The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,367. Here are the most affordable Bel Air apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,134 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio,1BA | $1,367 |
| Broadfalls | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,389 |
| Hillwood Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,523 |
| Winter Hill Senior Apartments | Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Fairmont Gardens | 1x1 750 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,634 |
| Cavalier Club | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,648 |
| Mayfair House | Renovated 1Bd Middle Leve | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
| Falls Green | Studio-SCOA | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| Monticello Falls Church | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,680 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, DC
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $2.30 price per square foot 3x1.5 1100 sf Model at Fairmont Gardens in the in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood starting from $2,529. The second greatest value Bel Air apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Fairfield Crossing Apartments starting at $2,360 with a $2.27 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. |
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| Fairmont Gardens | 3x1.5 1100 sf | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.30 |
| Fairfield Crossing Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| Kingsley Commons Townhouses | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Barcroft Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Lee Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Mayfair House | Renovated 1Bd Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Hillwood Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
| Broadfalls | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
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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 $1,680.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bel Air?
The cheapest apartment in Bel Air is Olde Salem Village which is listed at $1,132, while the average apartment in Bel Air costs $12,165.
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 11 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 $219 which is $11,946 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bel Air.
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