Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (25 Rentals)

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property at 1327 Belmont St NW

$1,239

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$1,239

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$1,239

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 21

1327 Belmont St NW, Unit Rm# 6

1327 Belmont St NW
WashingtonDC20009

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property at 1457 Park Rd NW

$1,500 - $2,100

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1457 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 Studio unit found at Tivoli Gardens priced from $1,246. 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
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,246
The Faircliff1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,363
Hilltop HouseStudio AStudio,1BA$1,395
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,415
Holmead ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $2.03 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 $6,000. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 1317 Irving St NW Model at 1317 Irving St NW, Unit B starting at $2,550 with a $2.13 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$2.03
1317 Irving St NW, Unit B1317 Irving St NW2BR,1BA$2.13
3618 11th St NW3618 11th St NW2BR,1BA$2.50
Park Heights2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.12
Tivoli Gardens1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.25
Samuel Kelsey ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$3.18
The Faircliff1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.73
The CatherineSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.32
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33
Holmead ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 381 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $6,175. There are also 100 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $200 to $6,250.

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 $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,456.

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 $2,770 to $5,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,293.

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