Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (124 Rentals)

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The Woodner
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$1,248 - $2,220
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The Woodner

3636 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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Holmead Apartments
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$1,370 - $1,790
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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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The Arden
$1,414 - $1,864
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The Arden

2724 11th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Totten Tower L.P.
$1,686 - $1,986
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Totten Tower L.P.

2634 15th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Wakefield Hall
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$1,740 - $2,075
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$1,740 - $2,075
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Wakefield Hall

2101 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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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 Carl F. West Estates priced from $769. The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $948. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carl F. West EstatesStudio1BR,1BA$769
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$948
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,248
1320 Fairmont St NW0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,275
Park Morton IStudio 60 PercentStudio,1BA$1,275
The CromwellStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,350
Carver ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,362
Carver and Slowe ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,362
Holmead ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.81 price per square foot 749 Park Rd NW Model at 749 Park Rd NW, Unit 4 in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 1738 U St NW Model at 1738 U St NW, Unit #1 starting at $2,800 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Dupont Circle 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.
749 Park Rd NW, Unit 4749 Park Rd NW2BR,1.5BA$1.81
1738 U St NW, Unit #11738 U St NW2BR,1BA$2.55
The Hillside2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.63
Ellington Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
902 Westminster St NW902 Westminster St NW2BR,2BA$2.63
439 Quincy St NW, Unit #1439 Quincy St NW1BR,1BA$2.22
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
130 V St NW, Unit 130 V Street NW130 V St NW1BR,1BA$2.55
1320 Fairmont St NW0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.55
Carl F. West EstatesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia Heights is at Carl F. West Estates listed at $769.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Heights Apartment is $769 at Carl F. West Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia Heights is starting from $990 at Carl F. West Estates.

What is the most affordable Columbia Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carl F. West Estates and starts from $1,890.

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