
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Benning Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (33 Rentals)
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Paradise At Parkside Apartments

1126 48th Pl NE

3318 East Capitol St NE

136 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast
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3300 East Capitol St NE

4223 Brooks St NE, Unit 3

3308 East Capitol St NE

Residences at Hayes

Bass Circle Apartments

1150 51st St NE
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Benning, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Benning?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Benning Studio Apartments | $1,738 | $1,292 | $1,875 |
Benning 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $845 | $2,500 |
Benning 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,333 | $1,119 | $3,155 |
Benning 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $1,508 | $2,479 |
Benning 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,880 | $1,880 |
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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 Paradise At Parkside Apartments priced from $900. Huntwood Courts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Benning apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Huntwood Courts | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Mayfair Mansions | Two Bedroom- 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1,180 |
Banneker Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
Bass Circle Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Residences at Hayes | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,337 |
H.R. Crawford Gardens | 1-Bed, 1-Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benning, DC
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Benning area is the $1.00 price per square foot 921 52nd St NE Model at 921 52nd St NE, Unit 101 in the in the East Corner neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Benning apartment is the 3 Bedroom Duplex Model at Paradise At Parkside Apartments starting at $1,586 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Mayfair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Benning apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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921 52nd St NE, Unit 101 | 921 52nd St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Copeland Manor | 2b847 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
4223 Brooks St NE, Unit 3 | 4223 Brooks St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
4936 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE, Unit Apartment | 4936 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Residences at Hayes | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
4809 Meade St NE, Unit 3 | 4809 Meade St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Mayfair Mansions | One Bedroom- 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Huntwood Courts | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Banneker Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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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 $1,465.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Benning?
The cheapest apartment in Benning is Paradise At Parkside Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Benning costs $2,500.
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 90 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 $1,508 which is $992 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Benning.
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