Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Benning Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (71 Rentals)

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property at 4253 Brooks St NE

$1,250 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4253 Brooks St NE

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property at 221 35th St NE

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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221 35th St NE, Unit 4

221 35th St NE
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3335 C St SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

3335 C St SE

3335 C St SEWashington, DC 20019
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11Hundred Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

11Hundred Apartments

1100 Eastern Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
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Ames Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ames Street Apartments

3533 Ames St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Triangle View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Triangle View

3600 B St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Mayfair Mansions
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfair Mansions

3744 Hayes St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Huntwood Courts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huntwood Courts

5000 Hunt St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Marshall Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Heights

5044-5048 C St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Hampton East Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton East Apartments

4736-4752 Benning Rd SEWashington, DC 20019
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5000 A St SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

5000 A St SE

5000 A St SEWashington, DC 20019
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5120 Astor Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

5120 Astor Pl

5120-5124 Astor Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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property at 5124 Astor Pl SE

$1,100

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$1,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5124 Astor Pl SE, Unit 301

5124 Astor Pl SE
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Benning, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Benning Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Benning area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Mayfair Mansions priced from $974. Victory Square Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,084. Here are the most affordable Benning apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mayfair MansionsOne Bedroom- 1A1BR,1BA$974
Victory Square Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,084
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1,125
Banneker PlaceStudio Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,149
Solstice - Residential Phase 1One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,194
Villages of East River1 Bedroom-Anacostia1BR,1BA$1,250
Residences at HayesStudioStudio,1BA$1,292
Anacostia GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benning, DC

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Benning area is the $1.74 price per square foot 5326 B St SE Model at 5326 B St SE, Unit 3 in the in the Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Benning apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at 4945 Sheriff Rd NE starting at $1,350 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the East Corner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Benning apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5326 B St SE, Unit 35326 B St SE2BR,1BA$1.74
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
945 52nd St NE2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.94
Anacostia GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.80
Villages of East River2 Bedroom-Marshall Heights2BR,1BA$1.84
1014 48th Pl NE1014 48th Pl NE1BR,1BA$1.39
Victory Square Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54
4520 Eads St NE, Unit 24520 Eads St NE1BR,1BA$1.86
Providence PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1.88

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Discover the top neighborhoods for university students to rent in Washington D.C. Find affordable, convenient, and vibrant areas near major campuses on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Benning, Washington, DC

Ranked #155

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Benning Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Benning?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Benning is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Benning?

The cheapest apartment in Benning is Mayfair Mansions which is listed at $974, while the average apartment in Benning costs $6,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Benning?

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 26 regular apartments in Benning 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 Benning?

Cheap apartments in Benning have an average cost of $848 which is $5,652 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Benning.

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