Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (99 Rentals)

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property at 1336 Kenyon St NW

$790

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1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1336 Kenyon St NW

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property at 1327 Belmont St NW

$1,249 - $1,473

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1327 Belmont St NW

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property at 1323 Florida Ave NW

$1,299 - $1,449

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1323 Florida Ave NW

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Holmead Apartments
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$1,370 - $1,790
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3435 Holmead Pl NWWashington, DC 20010
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property at 3534 10th St NW

$1,466

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3534 10th St NW

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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 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 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
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,448
Hilltop HouseStudio BStudio,1BA$1,495
Segovia Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,500
The Fitzgerald Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,600
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Highland Park at Columbia Heights MetroS4Studio,1BA$1,668

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights 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 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 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
Tivoli Gardens1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.70
1514 Columbia Rd NW, Unit 1514B1514 Columbia Rd NW1BR,1BA$2.50
The Robeson at Spring Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.89
The CromwellOne Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$3.08
Totten Tower L.P.One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.98
Segovia Apartments1/11BR,1BA$3.13
The YorkshireStudioStudio ,1BA$2.95

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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 $1,668.

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

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights is The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ which is listed at $948, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights costs $7,747.

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 26 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 $940 which is $6,807 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights.

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