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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. Hilltop House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. 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
Hilltop HouseStudio BStudio,1BA$1,295
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,299
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,336
The Faircliff1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,363
Holmead ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,430
The CatherineSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,450
1441 Harvard Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,499
The YorkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC

As of April 09, 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 1305 Euclid St NW Model at 1305 Euclid St NW, Unit Apartment starting at $1,850 with a $1.85 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
1305 Euclid St NW, Unit Apartment1305 Euclid St NW1BR,1BA$1.85
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
1441 Harvard Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
1316 Irving St NW, Unit Garden Level1316 Irving St NW2BR,1BA$3.07
Tivoli Gardens1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.70
The Robeson at Spring Flats1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.89
Park SquareUnit 1021BR,1BA$3.07
The Faircliff1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.73
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio ,1BA$2.89

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 382 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $8,100. There are also 142 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $790 to $5,750.

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 $5,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,630.

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 $4,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,180 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,083.

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