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2716 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2716 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

2716 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20007
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Wisconsin House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wisconsin House

2712 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20007
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3516 W Pl NW
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3516 W Pl NW

3516 W Pl NWWashington, DC 20007
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fleetwood

3707 Woodley Rd NWWashington, DC 20016
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Townley Court Apartments

2315-2323 40th Pl NWWashington, DC 20007
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Cathedral Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 Arcadia priced from $1,299. The Berkshire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Cathedral Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ArcadiaStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
The Berkshire ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,350
Park Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,466
Carillon HouseEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,467
Sherry HallStudio AStudio,1BA$1,475
Tilden Hall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
3003 Van NessStudio AStudio,1BA$1,509
3801 Connecticut AvenueStudio - S1OStudio,1BA$1,529
Idaho TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,533
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cathedral Heights, DC

As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cathedral Heights area is the $2.82 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Elaine in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $3,360. The second greatest value Cathedral Heights apartment is the 1BR Model at Moshovitis - 2213 40th Place starting at $1,599 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cathedral Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Elaine2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.82
Moshovitis - 2213 40th Place1BR1BR,1BA$1.68
4200 Cathedral Ave NWUnit 5152BR,1BA$2.70
eaves Glover Park9022BR,1BA$2.56
3032 Rodman StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
3601 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit Apt 2013601 Wisconsin Ave NW1BR,1BA$2.82
eaves Tunlaw Gardens6031BR,1BA$2.79
The Chancery ApartmentsJR11BR,1BA$3.05
3003 Van NessStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.62
Idaho TerraceStudioStudio ,1BA$3.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cathedral Heights, Washington, DC

Ranked #67

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Washington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Cathedral Heights Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cathedral Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Cathedral Heights is Moshovitis - 2213 40th Place which is listed at $1,599, while the average apartment in Cathedral Heights costs $4,993.

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 116 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 $932 which is $4,061 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cathedral Heights.

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