Cheap Homes for Rent in Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (33 Rentals)

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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
The Stanton1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,631
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 June 27, 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
Seventy1Hundred70- AA051BR,1BA$3.10
70 Capitol Yards70- AA051BR,1BA$3.10
1032 D St NE, Unit 1B1032 D St NEStudio ,1BA$2.21
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
The Stanton1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Capitol Hill?

There are currently 606 Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $17,013. There are also 173 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Capitol Hill ranging from $1,025 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Capitol Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Capitol Hill ranges from $1,025 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,396.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Capitol Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Capitol Hill range from $1,858 to $7,330, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $9,460.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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