
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cathedral Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (79 Rentals)
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Sherry Hall

Highview Towers

The Garfield House

The Chancery Apartments

Lencshire House

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Conwell

Archer Apartments

eaves Glover Park

3003 Van Ness
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The Berkshire Apartments

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4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments

3039 Macomb St NW, Unit Studio Cleveland Park

The Arcadia

3624 Connecticut Avenue Apartments

3600 Connecticut Ave NW

AVA Van Ness

Park Crest Apartments
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3459 Macomb St NW

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3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights

Macomb Gardens

2400 41st St NW

Sedgwick Gardens Apartments

3701 Connecticut Ave NW

2800 Wisconsin Ave NW

eaves Tunlaw Gardens

4832 Van Ness St NW

Alto Towers
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3925 Davis Pl NW, Unit B1

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2606 Tunlaw Rd NW, Unit 3

3835 Davis Pl NW

3615 38th St NW, Unit Apt#203

Avalon at Foxhall

3333 Wisconsin

3801 Calvert St NW

3024 Wisconsin Ave NW

3039 Macomb St NW

2328 40th St NW
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The Elaine

3819 Davis Pl NW

2325 42nd St NW, Unit 201

Skyline Towers

2400 41st St NW, Unit 312

4016 Calvert St NW, Unit 1

3032 Rodman Street

2320 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit 108

3701 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 905

2325 42nd St NW
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Cathedral Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cathedral Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Heights Studio Apartments | $1,773 | $1,100 | $2,932 |
| Cathedral Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,266 | $1,579 | $4,121 |
| Cathedral Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,312 | $1,850 | $8,866 |
| Cathedral Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,915 | $4,500 | $9,050 |
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Cheapest Available Cathedral Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cathedral Heights area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Rodman Apartments priced from $1,450. The Garfield House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Cathedral Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rodman Apartments | Renovated Studio 07 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Garfield House | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,452 |
| Lencshire House | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 2655 41st St NW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Archer Apartments | Renovated Studio 07A Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| 3003 Van Ness | 1 Bedroom E | 1BR,1BA | $1,579 |
| 3925 Davis Pl NW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,581 |
| Tunlaw Courts | 2634 08 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cathedral Heights, DC
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cathedral Heights area is the $2.32 price per square foot 2x1D Model at 4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Cathedral Heights apartment is the 2 Bedrooms B Model at 3003 Van Ness starting at $2,869 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Northwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cathedral Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments | 2x1D | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 3003 Van Ness | 2 Bedrooms B | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 2614 41st Street NW | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Park Crest Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| The Elaine | 1 Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| 3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights | 3113 38th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| The Warwick | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 2655 41st St NW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Carillon House | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.94 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio ,1BA | $2.99 |
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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cathedral Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cathedral Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cathedral Heights is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cathedral Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Cathedral Heights is 2655 41st St NW which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Cathedral Heights costs $2,225.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cathedral Heights?
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 130 regular apartments in Cathedral Heights 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 Cathedral Heights?
Cheap apartments in Cathedral Heights have an average cost of $1,686 which is $539 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cathedral Heights.
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