Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $868 (56 Rentals)

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property at 1005 Otis Pl NW

$1,125

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$1,125
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$1,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1005 Otis Pl NW, Unit 1

1005 Otis Pl NW
WashingtonDC20010
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1305 Euclid St NW, Unit Room
$1,250
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$1,250
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$1,250
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 24

1305 Euclid St NW, Unit Room

1305 Euclid St NWWashington, DC 20009
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property at 1323 Florida Ave NW

$1,299 - $1,449

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$1,299 - $1,449
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$1,299 - $1,449

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1323 Florida Ave NW

WashingtonDC20009
property at 1327 Belmont St NW

$1,349

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$1,349
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$1,349

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1327 Belmont St NW

WashingtonDC20009

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Holmead Apartments
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$1,580
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$1,370 - $1,790
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$1,370 - $1,790
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Holmead Apartments

3435 Holmead Pl NWWashington, DC 20010
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property at 1336 Kenyon St NW

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1336 Kenyon St NW

WashingtonDC20010

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property at 3119 11th St NW

$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3119 11th St NW

WashingtonDC20010
property at 3534 10th St NW

$1,795 - $1,900

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3534 10th St NW

WashingtonDC20010

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Meridian Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Meridian Manor

1424 Chapin St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Faircliff
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Faircliff

2641 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1476 Newton St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

1476 Newton St NW

1476 Newton St NWWashington, DC 20010
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Genius Ideas and Studio Layout Tips That Maximize Every Square Inch

Transform your studio apartment layout and maximize storage. Get proven ideas from a 20-year property expert to make any small space stylish and functional.

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Monroe Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Tower

3501 13th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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Elberon
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elberon

1110 Columbia Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Sophia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Sophia Apartments

1445 Park Rd NWWashington, DC 20010
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3606 13th St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

3606 13th St NW

3606 13th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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property at 3101 Sherman Ave NW

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3101 Sherman Ave NW, Unit 103

3101 Sherman Ave NW
WashingtonDC20010
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Isabella
1 Bedroom Apartments

Isabella

1483 Newton St NWWashington, DC 20010
Student Housing

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Columbia Heights Dc, Washington, DC

Ranked #82

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights DC Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights DC?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Heights DC is under $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights DC?

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights DC is The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ which is listed at $948, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights DC costs $2,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Heights 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 70 regular apartments in Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights DC?

Cheap apartments in Columbia Heights DC have an average cost of $1,229 which is $1,166 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights DC.

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