
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Ray/St Elmo Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (49 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

Apex Apartments

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Eaton Square

Lloyd Apartments

Glebe House Apartments

3911 Elbert Ave

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Mason Hall
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Jackson Crossing

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

3102 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 104

The Aspen

The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments

Del Ray Bellefonte

1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201

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Manor House Apartments

1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201
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402 Bashford Ln

3201 Commonwealth Ave

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Platform

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Del Ray Central at Fuse

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Avalon Potomac Yard

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Reserve at Potomac Yard

Del Ray Nelson

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Station 650

1109 N Pitt St
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The Dalton

7 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

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Oakville

3600 S Glebe Rd

1403 E Abingdon Dr

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600 Bashford Ln, Unit SI FL3-ID762

109 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

Beverly Hills Court

Apex Apartments
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New Brookside Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

Mason Avenue Apartments

Mason Avenue Apartments

1814 W Abingdon Dr

Camden Potomac Yard
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The Gardens at Del Ray II

1800 Mt Vernon Ave

1630 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201

600 Bashford Ln
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 | $1,800 | $1,299 | $2,721 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $1,294 | $3,848 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,083 | $1,659 | $5,750 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,876 | $1,921 | $6,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 49 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 Apartments priced from $1,099. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,294. 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 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,294 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,569 |
| Mason Hall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,590 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,676 |
| Jackson Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,710 |
| Del Ray Tower at Fuse | E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Aspen | Potomac A | Studio,1BA | $1,770 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Ray/St Elmo, DC
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Ray/St Elmo area is the $2.13 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Del Ray Nelson in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Del Ray/St Elmo apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Apex Apartments starting at $1,676 with a $1.95 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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| Del Ray Nelson | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 2E | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Jackson Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio ,1BA | $2.77 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
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 $1,099.
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 $1,294 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 Le Glebe and starts from $4,995.
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