
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cathedral Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (66 Rentals)
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Sherry Hall

Highview Towers

4200 Cathedral Ave NW, Unit 1110

The Arcadia

4000 Massachusetts

The Chancery Apartments

Park Crest Apartments

Lencshire House

The Garfield House
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4100 W St NW

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Conwell

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2300 Tunlaw Rd NW, Unit B

The Berkshire Apartments

3003 Van Ness

Idaho Terrace

Macomb Gardens

eaves Tunlaw Gardens

Tunlaw Courts

2414 37th St NW
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2800 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit 1011

Sedgwick Gardens Apartments

Alto Towers

eaves Glover Park

1935 38th St NW

4000 Beecher St NW

Archer Apartments

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3807 Fulton St NW, Unit B

2800 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit 1002 penthouse

Avalon at Foxhall
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3032 Rodman Street

4200 Cathedral Ave NW, Unit 708

4200 Cathedral Ave NW

The Elaine

3925 Davis Pl NW, Unit B1

2800 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit 610

3615 38th St NW, Unit Apt#203

2339 40th Pl NW

4123 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit A2

The Abby
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AVA Van Ness

2201 Wisconsin

4201 Cathedral Ave NW

Skyline Towers

3861 Newark St NW

3706 Massachusetts Ave NW

Devonshire Courts Apartments - South

2716 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Carillon House

Wisconsin House
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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 | $1,714 | $1,100 | $2,910 |
| Cathedral Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $1,609 | $4,500 |
| Cathedral Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,528 | $1,850 | $9,000 |
| Cathedral Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,942 | $3,400 | $10,000+ |
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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 4000 Massachusetts priced from $1,400. The Chancery Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,429. Here are the most affordable Cathedral Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,429 |
| Park Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
| The Garfield House | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Lencshire House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Carillon House | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,503 |
| Idaho Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| 3801 Connecticut Avenue | Studio - S1G | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| Macomb Gardens | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cathedral Heights, DC
As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cathedral Heights area is the $2.57 price per square foot Renovated 2 Bedroom 06 Tier Model at The Rodman Apartments in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Cathedral Heights apartment is the 3113 38th St NW Model at 3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights starting at $2,200 with a $2.20 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rodman Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom 06 Tier | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| 3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights | 3113 38th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Arcadia | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| 3807 Fulton St NW, Unit B | 3807 Fulton St NW | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| 2618 41st St NW | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| 4021 Davis Pl NW | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 2614 41st Street NW | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Spring Valley Apartments | Share 2 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 3003 Van Ness | Studio C | Studio ,1BA | $2.78 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio ,1BA | $2.95 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCathedral Heights, Washington, DC
Ranked #63
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 The Chancery Apartments which is listed at $1,609, while the average apartment in Cathedral Heights costs $9,000.
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 149 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 $2,677 which is $6,323 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cathedral Heights.
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