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property at 5007 A St 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 Paradise At Parkside Apartments priced from $900. Mayfair Mansions has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $974. Here are the most affordable Benning apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Mayfair MansionsOne Bedroom- 1A1BR,1BA$974
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benning, DC

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Benning area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at 4945 Sheriff Rd NE in the in the East Corner neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Benning apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 945 52nd St NE starting at $1,750 with a $1.94 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.
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
945 52nd St NE2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.94
Paradise At Parkside Apartments3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$1.87
825 48th Pl NE, Unit 1825 48th Pl NE1BR,1BA$1.13
Villages of East River2 Bedroom-Marshall Heights2BR,1BA$1.84
921 52nd St NE, Unit 102 and 301921 52nd St NE1BR,1BA$2.13
Anacostia GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
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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Benning, Washington, DC

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Benning

What type of rentals are currently available in Benning?

There are currently 336 Apartments for Rent in Benning, DC with pricing that ranges from $845 to $7,043. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Benning ranging from $780 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Benning?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Benning ranges from $780 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,655.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Benning?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Benning range from $1,508 to $2,925, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,880.

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