
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel Air Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (52 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

6004 Columbia Pike

Barcroft Plaza Apartments

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Hillwood Manor Apartments

Winter Hill Senior Apartments

Cavalier Club

The Glen

Monticello Falls Church
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Merrill House Apartments

Mayfair House

7358 US-29, Unit #102, Unit #102

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Munson Hill

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Broad & Washington

6141 Leesburg Pike

2919 Willston Pl

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LOREN

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Fairfield Crossing Apartments

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3233 Apex Cir, Unit #B, Unit #B

4108 Mangalore Dr

2754 Hollywood Rd

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455 at Tinner Hill

324 Little Falls St, Unit GardenSuite, Unit GardenSuite

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6662 Van Winkle Dr, Unit Studio, Unit Studio

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Modera Founders Row

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Avalon Falls Church
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7618 Savannah St

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Northgate at Falls Church

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Modera Falls Church

The Point at Falls Church

3151 Covewood Ct

Pine Spring Gardens

Goodwin Park

Hopkins Glen Apartment Phase I

Winter Hill

Broadfalls
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Fields of Falls Church

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6192 Greenwood Dr

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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 | $1,746 | $1,237 | $4,325 |
| Bel Air 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $1,218 | $5,590 |
| Bel Air 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,247 | $1,597 | $8,021 |
| Bel Air 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,720 | $2,478 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 52 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 $1,218. The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,327. 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 | $1,218 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Constitution | 1BR,1BA | $1,327 |
| Broadfalls | One Bedroom One And A Half Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,534 |
| Winter Hill Senior Apartments | Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Cavalier Club | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,602 |
| Falls Green | Studio-SCOA | Studio,1BA | $1,616 |
| Monticello Falls Church | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,680 |
| Mayfair House | Renovated 1Bd Terrace Lv | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Cortland at Falls Church | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $1,719 |
| Coralain Gardens | Studio - Affordable 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,722 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, DC
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $2.27 price per square foot 3x1.5 1100 sf Model at Fairmont Gardens in the in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood starting from $2,493. 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 | $2.27 |
| 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 | $2.43 |
| Hillwood Manor Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Mayfair House | Renovated 1Bd Middle Leve | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Broadfalls | One Bedroom One And A Half Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.99 |
| Cortland at Falls Church | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio ,1BA | $2.06 |
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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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 $1,722.
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 $1,218, while the average apartment in Bel Air costs $3,805.
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 13 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 $176 which is $3,629 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bel Air.
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