Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dakota Crossing Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (15 Rentals)

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Hedin House Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hedin House Apartments

2900 Newton St NEWashington, DC 20018
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1811 Irving Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1811 Irving Street

1811 Irving St NEWashington, DC 20018
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The Madelyn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madelyn

1820 Irving St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Washington Overlook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Overlook

3502 Commodore Joshua Barney Dr NEWashington, DC 20018
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Fort Lincoln Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fort Lincoln Apartments

2855 Bladensburg Rd NEWashington, DC 20018
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3800-3804 38th St
Studio Apartments

3800-3804 38th St

3800-3804 38th StCottage City, MD 20722

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3722 Parkwood St
Studio Apartments

3722 Parkwood St

3722 Parkwood StBrentwood, MD 20722
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Newton Square Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newton Square Apartments

3505-3535 Otis StMount Rainier, MD 20712
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Singer Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Singer Flats

3300 Rhode Island AveMount Rainier, MD 20712

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Cheapest Available Dakota Crossing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dakota Crossing area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Gateway priced from $1,735. Parkway Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable Dakota Crossing apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Gateway1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,735
Parkway Plaza1BR LARGE T-LEVEL 2 WICs1BR,1BA$1,799
The Jamison at Dakota CrossingA51BR,1BA$1,974
Evergreen Apartments1/1.5b1BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dakota Crossing, DC

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dakota Crossing area is the $3.15 price per square foot 3225 Chestnut St NE Model at 3225 Chestnut St NE, Unit B in the in the Dakota Crossing neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Dakota Crossing apartment is the 2 BED 2 BATH Model at The Residences at Gateway starting at $2,085 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Dakota Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dakota Crossing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3225 Chestnut St NE, Unit B3225 Chestnut St NE2BR,1BA$3.15
The Residences at Gateway2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.14
Evergreen Apartments2b/2b2BR,2BA$3.04
Parkway Plaza1BR SMALL L-LEVEL 2 WICS1BR,1BA$2.94
The Jamison at Dakota CrossingA41BR,1BA$3.02

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Dakota Crossing, Washington, DC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dakota Crossing Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dakota Crossing Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dakota Crossing Apartment is $1,735 at The Residences at Gateway.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dakota Crossing Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dakota Crossing is starting from $1,999 at Parkway Plaza.

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