Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (37 Rentals)

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$1,750

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3534 10th St NW

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Richman Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Richman Towers

3055 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Justice Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Justice Park Apartments

1421 Euclid St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1421-1429 Belmont St NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1421-1429 Belmont St NW

1421-1429 Belmont St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1320 Fairmont St NW
Studio Apartments

1320 Fairmont St NW

1320 Fairmont St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Hilltop House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop House

1475 Euclid St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Girard
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Girard

1018 Girard St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Meridian Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meridian Manor

1424 Chapin St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Faircliff
Studio to 3 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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The Sophia Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sophia Apartments

1445 Park Rd NWWashington, DC 20010
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The Catherine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Catherine

1440 Chapin St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Elberon
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elberon

1110 Columbia Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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1441 Harvard St NW
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1441 Harvard St NW

1441 Harvard St NWWashington, DC 20009
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3315 11th St NW
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3315 11th St NW

3315 11th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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Park Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Heights

1319 Park Rd NWWashington, DC 20010
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Kenyon Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenyon Apartments

1349 Kenyon St NWWashington, DC 20010
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The Fitz Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fitz Apartments

3625 16TH St NWWashington, DC 20010
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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 Studio unit found at Tivoli Gardens priced from $1,336. The Faircliff has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,363. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,336
The Faircliff1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,363
Hilltop HouseStudio AStudio,1BA$1,375
The CromwellStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,399
Holmead ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,430
The CatherineSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,495
Totten Tower L.P.StudioStudio,1BA$1,542
The YorkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Highview and Castle ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,585
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $2.03 price per square foot 2909 13th St NW Model at 2909 13th St NW, Unit Upper in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 1308 Fairmont St NW Model at 1308 Fairmont St NW, Unit Apt. 4 starting at $2,195 with a $2.09 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.
2909 13th St NW, Unit Upper2909 13th St NW6BR,3BA$2.03
1308 Fairmont St NW, Unit Apt. 41308 Fairmont St NW2BR,1BA$2.09
3618 11th St NW3618 11th St NW2BR,1BA$2.50
Park Heights2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.12
Tivoli Gardens1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.70
Park SquareUnit 4081BR,1BA$3.30
Samuel Kelsey ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$3.18
The Faircliff1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.73
The CatherineSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.32
Holmead ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.29

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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!

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 $1,600.

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 $6,000.

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 54 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 $1,457 which is $4,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights.

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