
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Connecticut Ave Northwest Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (157 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit B

4107 Connecticut Avenue

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit D

Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit 2B

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit 3B

The Roberta

2745-49 Ordway Street
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Chevy Chase Tower

Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit 3C

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit 3A

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Sherry Hall

The Kenmore

Highview Towers

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2319 Huidekoper Pl NW, Unit Basement Studio, Unit Basement Studio

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4427 Nebraska Ave NW

2724-40 Porter Street
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Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit 1A

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit D

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit E

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit C

The Arcadia

4000 Massachusetts

Park Crest Apartments

The Chancery Apartments

Lencshire House

The Garfield House
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Connecticut Heights

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit E

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Ellicott House

The Chesapeake

4100 W St NW

Carillon House

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Conwell

The Promenade

The Parkwest Apartments

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Connecticut Plaza
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Clarence House

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Quebec House Apartments

Harvard Village

5406 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 705, Unit 705

4801 Connecticut Avenue Apartments

Lanier Apartments

Tunlaw Courts

Sedgwick Gardens Apartments

3003 Van Ness
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Connecticut Ave Northwest, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Connecticut Ave Northwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Ave Northwest Studio Apartments | $1,774 | $1,100 | $4,751 |
| Connecticut Ave Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,381 | $1,349 | $7,697 |
| Connecticut Ave Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,825 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Connecticut Ave Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,709 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
| Connecticut Ave Northwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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There are currently 157 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Connecticut Ave Northwest Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Connecticut Ave Northwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Connecticut Ave Northwest area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Roberta priced from $1,225. 2745-49 Ordway Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,249. Here are the most affordable Connecticut Ave Northwest apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roberta | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| 2745-49 Ordway Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
| Chevy Chase Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Kenmore | Studio - S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,378 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Park Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,415 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,429 |
| The Rodman Apartments | Renovated Studio 07 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Garfield House | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Lencshire House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Connecticut Ave Northwest, DC
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Connecticut Ave Northwest area is the $2.25 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Biltmore Apartments in the in the Lanier Heights neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Connecticut Ave Northwest apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 2724-40 Porter Street starting at $2,349 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Northwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Connecticut Ave Northwest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Biltmore Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 2724-40 Porter Street | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 1759 Lamont St NW, Unit B | 1759 Lamont St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights | 3113 38th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 1817 Parkside Dr NW, Unit English Bsmt | 1817 Parkside Dr NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 2316 40th St NW, Unit 3 | 2316 40th St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| 3807 Fulton St NW, Unit B | 3807 Fulton St NW | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| eaves Glover Park | 902 | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 2224 40th Street | 1BR + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Sulgrave Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Connecticut Ave Northwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Connecticut Ave Northwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Connecticut Ave Northwest is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Connecticut Ave Northwest?
The cheapest apartment in Connecticut Ave Northwest is The Kenmore which is listed at $1,599, while the average apartment in Connecticut Ave Northwest costs $7,946.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Connecticut Ave Northwest?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 204 regular apartments in Connecticut Ave Northwest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Connecticut Ave Northwest?
Cheap apartments in Connecticut Ave Northwest have an average cost of $1,878 which is $6,068 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Connecticut Ave Northwest.
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