
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Ray/St Elmo Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Del Ray/St Elmo area of Washington.


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The Square at 511 Apartments

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Apex Apartments

5 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

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Eaton Square

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Lloyd Apartments

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Mason Hall

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Jackson Crossing

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

211 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

1712 Mt Vernon Ave

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1734 W Abingdon Dr

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The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments

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Del Ray Bellefonte

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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 | $1,780 | $1,299 | $2,771 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $1,284 | $4,045 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,003 | $1,676 | $7,700 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,697 | $1,921 | $6,728 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,214 | $6,311 | $8,117 |
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There are currently 29 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 1 Bed unit found at Presidential Greens priced from $1,284. 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 |
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| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,284 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,433 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Mason Hall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,490 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR B | 1BR,1BA | $1,511 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR B | 1BR,1BA | $1,511 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,676 |
| Del Ray Tower at Fuse | E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,832 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Ray/St Elmo, DC
As of March 22, 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. |
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| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| The Gardens at Del Ray II | Two Bedroom/A Level | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| The Aspen | Carlyle | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Eaton Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Ray/St Elmo Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo is at The Square at 511 Apartments listed at $1,299.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Del Ray/St Elmo Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Del Ray/St Elmo Apartment is $1,284 at Presidential Greens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Del Ray/St Elmo Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo is starting from $1,676 at Apex Apartments.
What is the most affordable Del Ray/St Elmo Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Del Ray/St Elmo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Platform and starts from $4,581.
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