
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Ray/St Elmo Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,250 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Del Ray/St Elmo area of Washington.


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Presidential Greens

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Eaton Square

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The Aspen

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Glebe House Apartments

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Lloyd Apartments

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Mason Hall

113 E Glebe Rd

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Manor House Apartments
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

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Jackson Crossing

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The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments

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New Brookside Apartments

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Del Ray Bellefonte

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2115 Main Line Blvd, Unit Carriage House

1800 Dewitt Ave

1707 Dewitt Ave

1718 W Abingdon Dr
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1804 W Abingdon Dr

1403 E Abingdon Dr

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Apex Apartments

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Reserve at Potomac Yard

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Station 650

501 Slaters Ln, Unit #506

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Avalon Potomac Yard
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Oakville

Beverly Hills Court

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6 Leadbeater Street

3650 S Glebe Rd, Unit 349
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Mason Avenue Apartments

Mason Avenue Apartments

1732 W Abingdon Dr

525 Bashford Ln

1814 W Abingdon Dr

Camden Potomac Yard

3600 S Glebe Rd

610 Bashford Ln

The Gardens at Del Ray II
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1506 Mt Vernon Ave
Del Ray/St Elmo, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Ray/St Elmo Studio Apartments | $1,686 | $1,299 | $2,847 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,372 | $1,317 | $3,738 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,072 | $1,553 | $4,616 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Del Ray/St Elmo Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Del Ray/St Elmo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Del Ray/St Elmo area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Square at 511 priced from $1,299. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,369. Here are the most affordable Del Ray/St Elmo apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square at 511 | 0/1/A-R | Studio, 1BA | $1,299 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR, 1BA | $1,369 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,399 |
| The Aspen | Potomac A | Studio, 1BA | $1,444 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,450 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1B | 1BR, 1BA | $1,509 |
| Mason Hall | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,598 |
| Jackson Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,734 |
| Luray Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,750 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Ray/St Elmo, DC
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Ray/St Elmo area is the $2.72 price per square foot 2x2 Den E Model at Station 650 in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $3,039. The second greatest value Del Ray/St Elmo apartment is the Madison Model at The Aspen in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting at $2,712 with a $2.78 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Ray/St Elmo apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Station 650 | 2x2 Den E | 2BR, 2BA | $2.72 |
| The Aspen | Madison | 2BR, 2BA | $2.78 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $2.42 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 2E | 2BR, 1BA | $2.37 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.23 |
| Jackson Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $2.62 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR A-Renovated | 1BR, 1BA | $2.77 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR A-Renovated | 1BR, 1BA | $2.77 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.35 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR, 1BA | $2.34 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Ray/St Elmo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Del Ray/St Elmo is under $1,775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo?
The cheapest apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,369, while the average apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo costs $2,451.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Del Ray/St Elmo?
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 24 regular apartments in Del Ray/St Elmo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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