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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 Faircliff priced from $1,363. The Cromwell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,365. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Faircliff1bds1BR,1BA$1,363
The CromwellStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,365
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,459
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
The YorkshireStudio AStudio,1BA$1,549
The CatherineSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,595
Highview and Castle ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,611
The LibrettoStudioStudio,1BA$1,684
AllegroStyle A5Studio,1BA$1,752
Highland Park at Columbia Heights MetroStudio A2Studio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC

As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $2.52 price per square foot 783 Irving Street NW Model at 783 Irving Street NW, Unit 1 in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 1519 Park Rd NW Model at 1519 Park Rd NW, Unit Apt# 102 starting at $3,200 with a $2.46 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 Street NW, Unit 1783 Irving Street NW3BR,2.5BA$2.52
1519 Park Rd NW, Unit Apt# 1021519 Park Rd NW3BR,1BA$2.46
1022 Park Rd NW, Unit 1022 Park Rd NW - B1022 Park Rd NW2BR,1BA$2.25
3542 11th St NW, Unit B3542 11th St NW2BR,2BA$2.78
Warder MansionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
Tivoli Gardens1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.67
View 14One Bedroom A1D1BR,1BA$3.35
The Faircliff1bds1BR,1BA$2.67
The YorkshireStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.26
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 375 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $6,452. There are also 104 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $800 to $6,999.

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 $800 to $6,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,907.

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 $1,866 to $6,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,275 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,230 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,800.

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