Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Deanwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (14 Rentals)

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Huntwood Courts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huntwood Courts

5000 Hunt St NEWashington, DC 20019
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11Hundred Apartments
Studio Apartments

11Hundred Apartments

1100 Eastern Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
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The Strand
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Strand

5119-5127 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
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Glendale Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glendale Plaza

4651 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
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Woodhaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodhaven Apartments

1405-1409 Doewood LnCapitol Heights, MD 20743
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Deanwood, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Deanwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Deanwood area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Huntwood Courts priced from $980. Addison Chapel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Deanwood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huntwood CourtsS1AStudio,1BA$980
Addison Chapel1x11BR,1BA$1,075
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,272
Hilltop Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
Residences at Hayes1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,337

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Deanwood, DC

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Deanwood area is the $1.38 price per square foot 921 52nd St NE Model at 921 52nd St NE, Unit 101 in the in the East Corner neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Deanwood apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at 4945 Sheriff Rd NE starting at $1,350 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the East Corner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Deanwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
921 52nd St NE, Unit 101921 52nd St NE1BR,1BA$1.38
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Residences at Hayes1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.84
Glendale Plaza2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan2BR,1BA$2.45
Hilltop Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.85
Addison Chapel2x12BR,1BA$1.91
4200 Grant Street, NE, Unit #2014200 Grant Street, NE1BR,1BA$2.54
4809 Meade St NE, Unit 14809 Meade St NE1BR,1BA$2.33
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2.13
Huntwood CourtsS1AStudio ,1BA$1.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Deanwood, Washington, DC

Ranked #91

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Deanwood Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Deanwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Deanwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Deanwood is under $1,555.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Deanwood?

The cheapest apartment in Deanwood is Addison Chapel which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Deanwood costs $2,580.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Deanwood?

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 162 regular apartments in Deanwood 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 Deanwood?

Cheap apartments in Deanwood have an average cost of $1,496 which is $1,084 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Deanwood.

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