Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (59 Rentals)

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property at 3632 11th St NW

3632 11th St NW

WashingtonDC20010

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property at 1451 Park Rd NW

1451 Park Rd NW

WashingtonDC20010

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 Faircliff priced from $1,363. Tivoli Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,449. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Faircliff1bds1BR,1BA$1,363
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,449
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,500
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
The YorkshireStudio AStudio,1BA$1,549
The CatherineSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,595
AllegroStyle A5Studio,1BA$1,744
âme at Meridian HillStudio-A4Studio,1BA$1,763

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC

As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $2.53 price per square foot 1411 Monroe St NW Model at 1411 Monroe St NW, Unit Upper First Fl. in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Highview and Castle Manor starting at $2,796 with a $3.04 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.
1411 Monroe St NW, Unit Upper First Fl.1411 Monroe St NW2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Highview and Castle ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.04
3542 11th St NW, Unit B3542 11th St NW2BR,2BA$2.78
1119 Euclid St NW1119 Euclid St NW1BR,1BA$3.24
1336 Kenyon St NW, Unit 1336.51336 Kenyon St NW1BR,1BA$2.27
Tivoli Gardens1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.69
1327 Belmont St NW, Unit #41327 Belmont St NW1BR,1BA$1.99
The Faircliff1bds1BR,1BA$2.67
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio ,1BA$3.33
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 379 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $7,170. There are also 107 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $1,100 to $9,845.

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 $1,100 to $9,845 with an average monthly rent of $5,279.

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 $1,250 to $5,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $5,790. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,175.

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