
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crestwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (273 Rentals)
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Madrona Apartments

Cypress on Vine

The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+

411 Hobart Pl NW, Unit 411 Hobart Place

Harvard Village

4107 Connecticut Avenue

Monroe Co-Living

Entwine Apartments

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The Woodner
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1305 Euclid St NW, Unit Room

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The Arden

Park Morton I

717 Euclid St NW, Unit 3

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Sherry Hall

Highview Towers

2745-49 Ordway Street

The Cromwell

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1346 Kenyon St NW, Unit C - Room 2
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6228 Georgia Ave NW

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15 Gallatin St NE

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The Glade on Laurel

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2032 Belmont Rd NW, Unit 136

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Carl F. West Estates

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4707 8th St NW, Unit 1

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Crestwood, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crestwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Studio Apartments | $1,861 | $603 | $4,419 |
| Crestwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,386 | $868 | $9,471 |
| Crestwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,604 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
| Crestwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,087 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Crestwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,349 | $1,514 | $5,083 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 273 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Crestwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Crestwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crestwood area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Cypress on Vine priced from $917. The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $948. Here are the most affordable Crestwood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress on Vine | TAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh... | 1BR,1BA | $917 |
| The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| Harvard Village | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,071 |
| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,183 |
| The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| The Arden | 5 Bedroom x 2.5 Bath | 5BR,2BA | $1,264 |
| Park Morton I | Studio 60 Percent | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| 1320 Fairmont St NW | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Longfellow Arms | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestwood, DC
As of August 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crestwood area is the $2.01 price per square foot TWO BEDROOM Model at Clermont Apartments in the in the North Michigan Park neighborhood starting from $2,010. The second greatest value Crestwood apartment is the 2004 1st St NW Model at 2004 1st St NW, Unit 2004 #B English Basement starting at $2,000 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Edgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crestwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clermont Apartments | TWO BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| 2004 1st St NW, Unit 2004 #B English Basement | 2004 1st St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Arden | 3 Bedroom x 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 5820 16th St NW, Unit Manchester and 16th | 5820 16th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 5108 2nd St NW, Unit #2 | 5108 2nd St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 5400 LLC - CORPORATE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 14-M Abrams Hall Senior | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 1311 Madison St., NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Crestwood, Washington, DC
Powell Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crestwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Crestwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crestwood is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crestwood?
The cheapest apartment in Crestwood is Cypress on Vine which is listed at $917, while the average apartment in Crestwood costs $2,335.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crestwood?
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 421 regular apartments in Crestwood 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 Crestwood?
Cheap apartments in Crestwood have an average cost of $1,206 which is $1,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crestwood.
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