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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 Tivoli Gardens priced from $1,181. The Cromwell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,309. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,181
The CromwellStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,309
The Faircliff1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,363
Holmead ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,430
Hilltop HouseStudio AStudio,1BA$1,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $2.20 price per square foot 2909 13th St NW Model at 2909 13th St NW, Unit Upper in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $6,595. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 3618 11th St NW Model at 3618 11th St NW starting at $1,900 with a $1.90 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.
2909 13th St NW, Unit Upper2909 13th St NW6BR,3BA$2.20
3618 11th St NW3618 11th St NW2BR,1BA$1.90
3624 13th St NW, Unit B3624 13th St NW2BR,1BA$2.64
Tivoli Gardens1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.62
The Alden2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.24
3547 10th St NW, Unit B3547 10th St NW1BR,1BA$2.71
The YorkshireStudioStudio ,1BA$3.37
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33
Holmead ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.29
The CromwellStudio SmallStudio ,1BA$3.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 383 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $6,595. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $200 to $6,995.

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 $6,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,751.

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