
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Benning Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (44 Rentals)
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Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home

Paradise At Parkside Apartments

Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home

1126 48th Pl NE

Banneker Place

The Grove at Parkside

4219 Brooks St NE

Residences at Hayes

Bass Circle Apartments
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1150 51st St NE

4951 G St SE

4945 Sheriff Rd NE

4809 Meade St NE, Unit 3

449 Burbank St SE

4809 Meade St NE, Unit 1

Union Heights
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846 48th 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 | $1,743 | $1,210 | $2,124 |
Benning 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $900 | $3,414 |
Benning 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $1,200 | $5,010 |
Benning 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,692 | $1,508 | $3,779 |
Benning 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $1,880 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Benning Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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- 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Banneker Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
Residences at Hayes | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,337 |
4945 Sheriff Rd NE | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Bass Circle Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Union Heights | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,464 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benning, DC
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Benning area is the $1.33 price per square foot 921 52nd St NE Model at 921 52nd St NE, Unit 2 in the in the East Corner neighborhood starting from $1,600. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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921 52nd St NE, Unit 2 | 921 52nd St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
4945 Sheriff Rd NE | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Copeland Manor | 2b855 | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Anacostia Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Fort Chaplin Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Bass Circle Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Residences at Hayes | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
4809 Meade St NE, Unit 3 | 4809 Meade St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Huntwood Courts | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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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 $1,464.
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 $2,502.
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 266 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 $1,529 which is $973 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Benning.
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