Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (75 Rentals)

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Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Faircliff priced from $1,363. The Cromwell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,373. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Faircliff1bds1BR,1BA$1,363
The CromwellStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,373
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,472
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
The YorkshireStudio AStudio,1BA$1,549
The CatherineSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,595
Park SquareUnit 3051BR,1BA$1,620
Highview and Castle ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,658
AllegroStyle A5Studio,1BA$1,744

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $0.48 price per square foot 2918 Sherman Ave NW Model at 2918 Sherman Ave NW, Unit A in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 1306 Kenyon St NW Model at 1306 Kenyon St NW, Unit Duplex apartment starting at $2,900 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Howard University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2918 Sherman Ave NW, Unit A2918 Sherman Ave NW1BR,1BA$0.48
1306 Kenyon St NW, Unit Duplex apartment1306 Kenyon St NW2BR,2.5BA$1.45
783 Irving Street NW, Unit 1783 Irving Street NW3BR,2.5BA$2.45
1519 Park Rd NW, Unit Apt# 1021519 Park Rd NW3BR,1BA$2.46
1022 Park Rd NW, Unit 1022 Park Rd NW - B1022 Park Rd NW2BR,1BA$2.25
3542 11th St NW, Unit B3542 11th St NW2BR,2BA$2.78
The Century1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.01
Tivoli Gardens1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.82
The Faircliff1bds1BR,1BA$2.67
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Washington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Columbia Heights Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Heights is under $1,744.

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

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights is The Faircliff which is listed at $1,363, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights costs $3,133.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia 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 110 regular apartments in Columbia 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 Columbia Heights?

Cheap apartments in Columbia Heights have an average cost of $915 which is $2,218 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights.

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