
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Village DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (65 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Colonial Village DC area of Washington.


1405 Whittier St NW

The Kenmore

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The Glade on Laurel

6600 Luzon

Connecticut Heights

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Takoma Central

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Walden Commons

The Hartley

Georgia Flats

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1817 Parkside Dr NW, Unit English Bsmt, Unit English Bsmt

The Vale at the Parks

Kennedy Street Residences

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Residences at Mazza

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Arrive Silver Spring

Silver Spring House

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Woodside Place

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Claridge House

The Blairs

Summit Hills

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Thayer and Spring

The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+

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Colonial Village DC, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Colonial Village DC?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Village DC Studio Apartments | $1,693 | $1,228 | $7,059 |
| Colonial Village DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,205 | $1,068 | $8,025 |
| Colonial Village DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,777 | $1,298 | $10,000+ |
| Colonial Village DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,407 | $950 | $8,100 |
| Colonial Village DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,556 | $3,167 | $3,945 |
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There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Colonial Village DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Colonial Village DC Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Colonial Village DC area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Flower Branch Apartments priced from $1,068. Arrive Silver Spring has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Colonial Village DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Branch Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,068 |
| Arrive Silver Spring | Florence | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Chevy Chase Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Kenmore | Studio - S1D | Studio,1BA | $1,298 |
| Goodacre & Pine Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,341 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A4 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
| Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Blairs | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,427 |
| Blair House | Studio Eco | Studio,1BA | $1,427 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Village DC, DC
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Village DC area is the $1.87 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Rollingwood Apartments in the in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood starting from $2,059. The second greatest value Colonial Village DC apartment is the Small 2Bdrm-1Bath-Tier4+7 Model at The Van Buren starting at $2,270 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonial Village DC apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingwood Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.87 |
| The Van Buren | Small 2Bdrm-1Bath-Tier4+7 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 1817 Parkside Dr NW, Unit English Bsmt | 1817 Parkside Dr NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Flower Branch Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Silver Spring House | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Goodacre & Pine Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
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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 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 $1,427.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colonial Village DC?
The cheapest apartment in Colonial Village DC is Flower Branch Apartments which is listed at $1,068, while the average apartment in Colonial Village DC costs $3,556.
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 272 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 $649 which is $2,907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial Village DC.
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