Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (45 Rentals)

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property at 1336 Kenyon St NW

$790

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$790
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1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1336 Kenyon St NW

WashingtonDC20010
property at 1447 Parkwood Pl NW

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1447 Parkwood Pl NW

WashingtonDC20010

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property at 1327 Belmont St NW

$1,249 - $1,473

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$1,249 - $1,473
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1327 Belmont St NW

WashingtonDC20009
property at 1323 Florida Ave NW

$1,299 - $1,449

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$1,299 - $1,449
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1323 Florida Ave NW

WashingtonDC20009

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property at 1401 Columbia Rd NW

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 27

1401 Columbia Rd NW, Unit 113, Unit 113

1401 Columbia Rd NW
WashingtonDC20009

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property at 3101 Sherman Ave NW

$1,800

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$1,800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3101 Sherman Ave NW, Unit 103, Unit 103

3101 Sherman Ave NW
WashingtonDC20010

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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. 829 RCC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,280. 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
829 RCC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,280
The Faircliff1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,363
Holmead ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,370
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,399
The YorkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,448
Hilltop HouseStudio BStudio,1BA$1,495
Segovia Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $0.47 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 $1,150. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Warder Mansion starting at $2,223 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.
2918 Sherman Ave NW, Unit A2918 Sherman Ave NW1BR,1BA$0.47
Warder MansionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.65
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
1441 Harvard Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
Tivoli Gardens1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.70
The Robeson at Spring Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.89
Totten Tower L.P.One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.98
The Faircliff1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.73
829 RCC0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.56
The YorkshireStudioStudio ,1BA$2.95

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 376 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $6,999. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $790 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia Heights ranges from $790 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,829.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbia Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia Heights range from $2,770 to $4,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,310 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,360 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,950.

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