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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 Studio unit found at The Cromwell priced from $1,350. 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
The CromwellStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,350
The Faircliff1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,363
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,385
Columbia Heights VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,474
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $2.75 price per square foot 783 Irving St NW Model at 783 Irving St NW, Unit 2 in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Warder Mansion starting at $3,316 with a $3.57 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.
783 Irving St NW, Unit 2783 Irving St NW3BR,2.5BA$2.75
Warder MansionTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.57
Tivoli Gardens1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.67
The CenturyStudioStudio ,1BA$3.24
The Faircliff1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.71
Highland Park at Columbia Heights MetroStudio A2Studio ,1BA$3.59
The YorkshireStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.26
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33
The CatherineSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.39
The CromwellStudio SmallStudio ,1BA$3.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 377 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $5,800. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $200 to $10,500.

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 $200 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,028.

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