Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Village DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (66 Rentals)

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The Glade on Laurel
$1,420 - $3,748
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The Glade on Laurel

6830-6896 Laurel St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Ellicott House
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$1,569 - $2,834
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Ellicott House

4849 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Takoma Central
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$1,743 - $9,093
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Takoma Central

235-255 Carroll St NWWashington, DC 20012
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7606 16th St NW, Unit 1br
$1,800
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7606 16th St NW, Unit 1br

7606 16th St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Reynard
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$1,834 - $3,553
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Reynard

1100 Dahlia St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Residences at Mazza
$2,387 - $13,473
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Residences at Mazza

5300 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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The Van Buren
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Van Buren

6505 14th St NWWashington, DC 20012
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The Cameron
$1,502 - $10,147
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The Cameron

8710 Cameron StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Thayer and Spring
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$1,552 - $3,685
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Thayer and Spring

915 Silver Spring AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Core
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$1,584 - $4,464
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Core

8621 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Guardian
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$1,673 - $3,251
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The Guardian

8605 Cameron StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Colonial Village DC, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Colonial Village DC Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Colonial Village DC area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Entwine Apartments priced from $1,052. Metro Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Colonial Village DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Entwine ApartmentsJunior Suite 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,052
Metro Village ApartmentsStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,195
Arrive Silver SpringFlorenceStudio,1BA$1,250
Chevy Chase TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The KenmoreStudio - S1DStudio,1BA$1,298
The Barrington ApartmentsA4 Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,299
The Van BurenLge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11Studio,1BA$1,299
Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,348
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,365
The BlairsStudioStudio,1BA$1,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Village DC, DC

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Village DC area is the $2.16 price per square foot 2 Bedroom | 2 Bath Model at Georgia West in the in the Downtown Silver Spring neighborhood starting from $2,467. The second greatest value Colonial Village DC apartment is the Private Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G Model at Clover at The Parks starting at $1,350 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the North Takoma Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonial Village DC apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Georgia West2 Bedroom | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.16
Clover at The ParksPrivate Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G3BR,2BA$1.28
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Rollingwood Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.90
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
14-M Abrams Hall Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
The Barrington ApartmentsA1 Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.87
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.08
Entwine ApartmentsJunior Suite 50% AMIStudio ,1BA$2.10

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Discover the top neighborhoods for university students to rent in Washington D.C. Find affordable, convenient, and vibrant areas near major campuses on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Colonial Village Dc, Washington, DC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonial Village DC Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Colonial Village DC?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Colonial Village DC is under $1,420.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colonial Village DC?

The cheapest apartment in Colonial Village DC is The Barrington Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Colonial Village DC costs $2,922.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Colonial Village DC?

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 206 regular apartments in Colonial Village DC 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 Colonial Village DC?

Cheap apartments in Colonial Village DC have an average cost of $566 which is $2,356 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial Village DC.

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