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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (45 Rentals)
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$1,4501 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
134 13th St SE, Unit lower level
134 13th St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,464 - $2,8601 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Pentacle Group Apartments
1501 Benning Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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$1,475 - $1,999Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Capital Plaza Apartments
35 E St NWWashington, DC 20001
610 19th St NE
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The DC Housing Strategy: Balancing Career & Lifestyle Near Top Washington DC Area Employers
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$1,495 - $1,525Studio Apartments Contact Us For Availability
President Adams Building
216 Maryland Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
1102 K St SE
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1835 Benning Rd NE
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1806 C St SE
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$1,517 - $3,922Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards
70 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,553 - $3,099Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Link Apartments® H Street
1701 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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$1,638 - $2,437Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Blackbird
1401 Pennsylvania Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,665 - $5,015Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Modera H Street
1700 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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$1,668 - $5,8881 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Harlow Navy Yard
1100 2nd Pl SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,687 - $3,644Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Onyx on First
1100 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,692 - $3,116Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Anthology
625 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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$1,695 - $3,470Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Avec on H Street
801-901 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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John Jay Apartments
314 E Capitol St NEWashington, DC 20003
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
1621 Massachusetts Ave SE
1621 Massachusetts Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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Washington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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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 | $1,975 | $1,475 | $5,466 |
| Capitol Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,337 | $1,150 | $5,979 |
| Capitol Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,297 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Capitol Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,670 | $1,858 | $6,570 |
| Capitol Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,331 | $4,000 | $4,995 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Pentacle Group Apartments priced from $1,464. Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,517. Here are the most affordable Capitol Hill apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Pentacle Group Apartments | 1 Bedroom with Balcony/Patio-Pentacle | 1BR,1BA | $1,464 |
| Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards | 100-S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,517 |
| Link Apartments® H Street | S4-A | Studio,1BA | $1,551 |
| The Shelby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Capital Plaza Apartments | STUDIO (ST 1) | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| The Apollo | Studio E02 | Studio,1BA | $1,602 |
| Blackbird | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,638 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, DC
As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Hill area is the $0.54 price per square foot OSLOhill Units 2-5 Model at OSLOhill Co-Living Apartments in the in the Hillsdale neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Capitol Hill apartment is the 1324 H St NE Model at 1324 H St NE, Unit #2 starting at $4,000 with a $1.90 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. |
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| OSLOhill Co-Living Apartments | OSLOhill Units 2-5 | 6BR,6BA | $0.54 |
| 1324 H St NE, Unit #2 | 1324 H St NE | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
| 1630 Rosedale Street Northeast, Unit Apt. 3 | 1630 Rosedale Street Northeast | 3BR,3BA | $2.27 |
| 2012 D St NE, Unit APT 4 | 2012 D St NE | 2BR,3BA | $2.43 |
| 116 12th St NE, Unit 5 | 116 12th St NE | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.29 |
| 1826 C St SE, Unit 1 | 1826 C St SE | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| 330 20th St NE, Unit Apt 2 - 330 20th St NE | 330 20th St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 1613 F St NE, Unit 2 | 1613 F St NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 312 18th Pl NE, Unit 4 | 312 18th Pl NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 134 13th St SE, Unit lower level | 134 13th St SE | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
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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 $1,638.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol Hill is The Pentacle Group Apartments which is listed at $1,464, while the average apartment in Capitol Hill costs $4,813.
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 138 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 $371 which is $4,442 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Hill.
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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!
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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.