
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (80 Rentals)
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32 1/2 8th St NE

501 12th Street

700 Constitution

816 Potomac Ave SE

Capitol Park Plaza and Twins

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Bell Capitol Hill

The Pentacle Group Apartments

Capital Plaza Apartments

President Adams Building
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Modera H Street

1835 Benning Rd NE

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The Shelby

716 L St SE

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Blackbird

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1620 C Street Apartments

The Jacob

235 F St NE

Link Apartments® H Street

232 2nd St SE
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Onyx on First

Coda on H

McTory

650 E St NE

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818 A St SE

1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments

1830 Independence Ave SE

204 21st St NE

Harlow Navy Yard

738 11th St NE, Unit Unit 3
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Venture on I

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John Jay Apartments

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Anthology

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Beckert's Park

949 1st St SE

Parc Riverside

Avec on H Street

1627 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE, Unit 203

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330 20th St NE, Unit Apt 2 - 330 20th St NE

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201 Kentucky Ave SE, Unit #2
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Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards

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Station House

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Ore 82

1618 Isherwood St NE, Unit 1

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Gallery 64

816 Potomac Ave SE

1627 Massachusetts Ave SE

The Stanton

The Rushmore

816 Potomac Ave SE
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Capitol Hill, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitol Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill Studio Apartments | $1,926 | $1,399 | $3,589 |
| Capitol Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $1,150 | $4,462 |
| Capitol Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,403 | $1,500 | $7,404 |
| Capitol Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,528 | $2,275 | $9,656 |
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There are currently 80 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Capitol Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at 501 12th Street priced from $1,399. Bell Capitol Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Capitol Hill apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 12th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Bell Capitol Hill | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Capitol Park Plaza and Twins | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| President Adams Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Modera H Street | S04 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Bixby | 11MJAR | 1BR,1BA | $1,524 |
| The Shelby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| 1620 C Street Apartments | Standard 1Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Jacob | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, DC
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Hill area is the $2.43 price per square foot 2012 D St NE Model at 2012 D St NE, Unit APT 4 in the in the Carver Langston neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Capitol Hill apartment is the 750 19th St NE Model at 750 19th St NE starting at $2,500 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Carver Langston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 D St NE, Unit APT 4 | 2012 D St NE | 2BR,3BA | $2.43 |
| 750 19th St NE | 750 19th St NE | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.81 |
| 527 9th St NE, Unit 1 | 527 9th St NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 1916 C St NE, Unit 1 | 1916 C St NE | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.48 |
| 504 E St NE, Unit 504 one-half E ST NE apt. | 504 E St NE | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| 309 Constitution Ave NE, Unit Top Floor #3 | 309 Constitution Ave NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 204 21st St NE | 204 21st St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 1618 Isherwood St NE, Unit 1 | 1618 Isherwood St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| 1620 C Street Apartments | Standard 1Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 501 12th Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
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Best Local Schools in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Capitol Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol Hill is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol Hill is The Bixby which is listed at $1,524, while the average apartment in Capitol Hill costs $5,505.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol Hill?
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 78 regular apartments in Capitol Hill 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 Capitol Hill?
Cheap apartments in Capitol Hill have an average cost of $213 which is $5,292 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Hill.
Expert Rental Resources
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