
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookland Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (82 Rentals)
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3504 18th St NE

Room in Shared 6 bed/3 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 6 bed/3 bath home, Unit F

Room in Shared 6 bed/3 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home, Unit D

611 Otis Pl NW

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home, Unit B

2235 Quincy St NE
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Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home, Unit E

Room in Shared 6 bed/3 bath home, Unit A

611 Otis Pl NW

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 6 bed/3 bath home, Unit D

Edgewood Commons 601

28 Todd Pl NE, Unit 2

Brookland DC Co-Living

Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home, Unit A
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Edgewood Commons 435

Brookland Manor

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1 Hawaii

155 U St NW

613 Hamlin St NE

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The Glenwood Apartments

144 Webster St NE

Hawaiian Apartments

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230 Varnum St NE, Unit 2

1 US-1
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The Franklin

1 US-1

301 V St NE

Big Sky Flats

1 Downing Pl NE

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Rowan

1039 Evarts St NE, Unit 2

3000 7th St NE, Unit 118

28 Todd Pl NE, Unit 2

3742 12th St NE
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Third & Rhode

The Metropolitan Apartments

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211 Webster St NE

4405 1st Pl NE

4630 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit 3

1314 Downing Pl NE, Unit 1

1314 Downing Pl NE

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Brookland Press

Brookland Ridge Apartments

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59 Rhode Island Ave NW, Unit Stylish Studio 1
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Brookland, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brookland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookland Studio Apartments | $1,716 | $1,148 | $2,291 |
| Brookland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $1,203 | $5,652 |
| Brookland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,651 | $1,525 | $7,861 |
| Brookland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,382 | $1,691 | $5,600 |
| Brookland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,829 | $2,600 | $4,950 |
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There are currently 82 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brookland Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Brookland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brookland area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens priced from $749. The Carrolton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Brookland apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| The Carrolton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Edwards | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Kaywood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,203 |
| Edgewood Commons 601 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,248 |
| Edgewood Commons 435 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,322 |
| Brookland Manor | 1A 1x1 Conventional | 1BR,1BA | $1,352 |
| 1 Hawaii | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,354 |
| Brookland DC Co-Living | BROOKLAND | Fully Furnished | Utilities Include... | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Panorama Courts | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookland, DC
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookland area is the $2.11 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Brookland Ridge Apartments in the in the North Michigan Park neighborhood starting from $1,984. The second greatest value Brookland apartment is the 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Model at Panorama Courts starting at $1,475 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Edgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookland Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Panorama Courts | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Brookland Press | D1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Clermont Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Kaywood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Glenwood Apartments | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Edgewood Commons 435 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Brookland Manor | 1A 1x1 Conventional | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| The Edwards | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brookland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brookland is under $1,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookland?
The cheapest apartment in Brookland is Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Brookland costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brookland?
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 98 regular apartments in Brookland 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 Brookland?
Cheap apartments in Brookland have an average cost of $1,347 which is $3,153 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookland.
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