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$1,249 - $1,495

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1327 Belmont St NW

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The Arden
$1,264 - $1,864
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2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

The Arden

2724 11th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Holmead Apartments
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$1,370 - $1,790
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Holmead Apartments

3435 Holmead Pl NWWashington, DC 20010
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Columbia Heights DC, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Heights DC Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights DC area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ priced from $948. The Cromwell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$948
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,350
Holmead ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,370
The YorkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Segovia Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,500
Hilltop HouseStudio BStudio,1BA$1,545
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
The Fitzgerald Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,600
Totten Tower L.P.One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,686
Highland Park at Columbia Heights MetroS7Studio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights DC, DC

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights DC area is the $2.89 price per square foot 3461 Holmead Pl NW Model at 3461 Holmead Pl NW in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Columbia Heights DC apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Warder Mansion starting at $2,230 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Howard University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Heights DC apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3461 Holmead Pl NW3461 Holmead Pl NW2BR,2BA$2.89
Warder MansionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.65
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
The Clifton1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.30
The Robeson at Spring Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.89
Totten Tower L.P.One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.98
2608 Sherman Ave NW, Unit 12608 Sherman Ave NW1BR,1BA$3.40
Segovia Apartments1/11BR,1BA$3.13
The YorkshireStudioStudio ,1BA$2.95
The Fitzgerald Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.51

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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

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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 $1,695.

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 $7,500.

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 45 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 $1,234 which is $6,266 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights DC.

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