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Capitol Hill, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Capitol Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pentacle Group Apartments priced from $1,464. 524 13th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,555. Here are the most affordable Capitol Hill apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pentacle Group Apartments1 Bedroom with Balcony/Patio-Pentacle1BR,1BA$1,464
524 13th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,555
215 C Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,662
415 4th Street SEStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
BlackbirdStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,705
1620 C Street ApartmentsStandard 1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,720
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,722

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, DC

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Hill area is the $2.28 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at 519 16th St SE in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Capitol Hill apartment is the 909- B2 Model at 909 starting at $3,494 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the Southwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
519 16th St SE3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.28
909909- B22BR,1BA$3.16
Bell Capitol HillB2B2BR,2BA$3.00
204 21st St NE, Unit 2204 21st St NE1BR,1BA$2.19
1032 D St NE, Unit 1B1032 D St NEStudio ,1BA$2.21
634 Constitution Ave NE, Unit 1634 Constitution Ave NEStudio ,1BA$2.57
770 C Street Phase I1 Bedroom 60% (668)1BR,1BA$2.60
The Pentacle Group Apartments1 Bedroom with Balcony/Patio-Pentacle1BR,1BA$2.42
312 18th Pl NE, Unit 4312 18th Pl NE2BR,1BA$2.17
326 14th Place Northeast, Unit #4326 14th Place Northeast1BR,1BA$3.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Capitol Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Capitol Hill is at 524 13th Street listed at $1,555.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Hill Apartment is $1,464 at The Pentacle Group Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Capitol Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Capitol Hill is starting from $1,550 at The Pentacle Group Apartments.

What is the most affordable Capitol Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Capitol Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pentacle Group Apartments and starts from $1,858.

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