Cheap Homes for Rent in Crestwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (153 Rentals)

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property at 617 Irving St NW

$900

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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617 Irving St NW

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property at 1327 Belmont St NW

$1,249 - $1,495

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$1,249 - $1,495
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1327 Belmont St NW

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property at 511 Nicholson St NW

$1,250

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$1,250
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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511 Nicholson St NW

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property at 5414 1st Pl NW

$1,280

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 17

5414 1st Pl NW, Unit 504 Main Bedroom

5414 1st Pl NW
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Crestwood, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ priced from $948. Cypress on Vine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Crestwood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$948
Cypress on VineTAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh...1BR,1BA$1,000
Entwine ApartmentsJunior Suite 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,052
The Kenmore1 Bed / 1 Bath - A1D1BR,1BA$1,194
Chevy Chase TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
New Hampshire & First ApartmentsStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,260
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,265
Park Morton IStudio 60 PercentStudio,1BA$1,275
The IvanhoeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
The Van BurenLge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11Studio,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestwood, DC

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crestwood area is the $1.71 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at 1380 Fort Stevens Dr NW in the in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Crestwood apartment is the 3807 Fulton St NW Model at 3807 Fulton St NW, Unit B starting at $1,800 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Northwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crestwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1380 Fort Stevens Dr NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.71
3807 Fulton St NW, Unit B3807 Fulton St NWStudio ,1BA$1.92
4630 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit 14630 New Hampshire Ave NW1BR,1BA$2.01
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
5108 2nd St NW, Unit #25108 2nd St NW2BR,1BA$2.12
5400 LLC - CORPORATE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.83
Clermont Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.87
5820 16th St NW, Unit 58205820 16th St NW1BR,1BA$2.00
Longfellow Arms1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Entwine ApartmentsJunior Suite 50% AMIStudio ,1BA$2.10

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Crestwood, Washington, DC

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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Crestwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Crestwood?

There are currently 1762 Apartments for Rent in Crestwood, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $16,717. There are also 460 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Crestwood ranging from $850 to $44,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Crestwood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Crestwood ranges from $850 to $44,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,398.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Crestwood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Crestwood range from $1,714 to $16,717, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,260 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,330 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,514.

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