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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Ray/St Elmo Studio Apartments | $1,892 | $1,299 | $2,736 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,332 | $1,292 | $5,490 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,052 | $1,676 | $8,903 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,593 | $1,921 | $6,509 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,540 | $6,418 | $8,663 |
There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Del Ray/St Elmo Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Del Ray/St Elmo area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Presidential Greens priced from $1,292. The Square at 511 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Del Ray/St Elmo apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,377 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio,1BA | $1,560 |
| Mason Hall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,590 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,676 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,748 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,748 |
| Del Ray Nelson | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Ray/St Elmo area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Jackson Crossing in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,023. The second greatest value Del Ray/St Elmo apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2B60 Model at The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments starting at $1,965 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| The Aspen | Madison | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 2C | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR A-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR A-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Eaton Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Del Ray/St Elmo is under $1,799.
The cheapest apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,292, while the average apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo costs $7,540.
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 36 regular apartments in Del Ray/St Elmo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Del Ray/St Elmo have an average cost of $289 which is $7,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Del Ray/St Elmo.
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