Cheap Homes for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $850 (60 Rentals)

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property at 617 Irving St NW

$850

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 31

617 Irving St NW

WashingtonDC20010

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property at 1826 Ingleside Ter NW

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1826 Ingleside Ter NW

WashingtonDC20010
property at 1005 Otis Pl NW

$1,125

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$1,125
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$1,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1005 Otis Pl NW, Unit 1

1005 Otis Pl NW
WashingtonDC20010

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property at 1323 Florida Ave NW

$1,299 - $1,449

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$1,299 - $1,449
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$1,299 - $1,449

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1323 Florida Ave NW

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property at 2400 N Capitol St NW

$1,300

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$1,300
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

2400 N Capitol St NW

WashingtonDC20002
property at 1327 Belmont St NW

$1,325 - $1,345

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$1,325 - $1,345
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1327 Belmont St NW

WashingtonDC20009

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property at 1451 Park Rd NW

$1,699 - $2,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1451 Park Rd NW

WashingtonDC20010
property at 1336 Kenyon St NW

$1,700

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$1,700
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1336 Kenyon St NW

WashingtonDC20010
property at 1825 T St NW

$1,750

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$1,750
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1825 T St NW, Unit 303

1825 T St NW
WashingtonDC20009

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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. Harvard Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,071. 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
Harvard Village1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,071
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,257
Park Morton IStudio 60 PercentStudio,1BA$1,275
1320 Fairmont St NW0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,295
The Fairlee0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,299
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,330
The Faircliff1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,363
Holmead ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $2.55 price per square foot 1738 U St NW Model at 1738 U St NW, Unit #1 in the in the Dupont Circle neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 2609 11th St NW Model at 2609 11th St NW, Unit B starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 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.
1738 U St NW, Unit #11738 U St NW2BR,1BA$2.55
2609 11th St NW, Unit B2609 11th St NW2BR,1.5BA$2.50
1900 11th St NW, Unit Basement1900 11th St NW1BR,1BA$2.03
739 Fairmont St NW, Unit B739 Fairmont St NW1BR,1BA$2.20
Ellington Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
The Arden3 Bedroom x 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.08
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
3100 WARDER ST NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
Walbraff Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.20
130 V St NW, Unit 130 V Street NW130 V St NW1BR,1BA$2.55

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 1193 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC with pricing that ranges from $603 to $11,556. There are also 328 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $200 to $18,000.

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 $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,573.

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 $1,714 to $6,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,280 to $11,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,180 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,514.

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