Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Connecticut Ave Northwest Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (157 Rentals)

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Sherry Hall
$1,295 - $1,875
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Sherry Hall

2702 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20007
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Ellicott House
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$1,479 - $3,208
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Ellicott House

4849 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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$1,495 - $2,300

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Conwell
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$1,499 - $2,799
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Conwell

3201 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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Connecticut Plaza
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$1,507 - $3,600
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Connecticut Plaza

2901 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Clarence House
$1,525 - $2,850
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$1,525 - $2,850

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Clarence House

4530 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Connecticut Ave Northwest, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RobertaStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
2745-49 Ordway StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,249
Chevy Chase TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The KenmoreStudio - S1CStudio,1BA$1,378
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Park Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,415
The Chancery ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,429
The Rodman ApartmentsRenovated Studio 07 TierStudio,1BA$1,450
The Garfield HouseStudio AStudio,1BA$1,450
Lencshire HouseStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Biltmore Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.25
2724-40 Porter StreetTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.14
1759 Lamont St NW, Unit B1759 Lamont St NW1BR,1BA$2.15
3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights3113 38th St NW1BR,1BA$2.20
1817 Parkside Dr NW, Unit English Bsmt1817 Parkside Dr NW1BR,1BA$2.00
2316 40th St NW, Unit 32316 40th St NW2BR,1BA$2.45
3807 Fulton St NW, Unit B3807 Fulton St NWStudio ,1BA$1.92
eaves Glover Park9022BR,1BA$2.28
2224 40th Street1BR + Den1BR,1BA$2.00
Sulgrave Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15

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Discover the top neighborhoods for university students to rent in Washington D.C. Find affordable, convenient, and vibrant areas near major campuses on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Connecticut Ave Northwest, Washington, DC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across District of Columbia and customized analysis for Northwest Central Washington, DC. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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