Cheap Homes for Rent in Del Ray/St Elmo Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,500 (11 Rentals)

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property at 3911 Elbert Ave

$1,530

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$1,530

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$1,530

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 112 E Howell Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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112 E Howell Ave

AlexandriaVA22301
property at 201 E Glebe Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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201 E Glebe Rd

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 1732 W Abingdon Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201

1732 W Abingdon Dr
AlexandriaVA22314

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property at 1814 W Abingdon Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1814 W Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 7 E Glebe Rd

$2,249

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$2,249

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$2,249

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

7 E Glebe Rd
AlexandriaVA22305
property at 1630 W Abingdon Dr

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1630 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201

1630 W Abingdon Dr
AlexandriaVA22314

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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. Eaton Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Del Ray/St Elmo apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,350
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,376
Glebe House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Mason HallStudioStudio,1BA$1,505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Ray/St Elmo, DC

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Ray/St Elmo area is the $1.95 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Apex Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,676. The second greatest value Del Ray/St Elmo apartment is the 2E Model at Lloyd Apartments starting at $1,989 with a $2.49 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
Lloyd Apartments2E2BR,1BA$2.49
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Presidential GreensPlan B12BR,1BA$2.75
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.58
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR C-Renovated1BR,1BA$2.77
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR C-Renovated1BR,1BA$2.77
The AspenPotomac AStudio ,1BA$2.59
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.27
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Del Ray/St Elmo

What type of rentals are currently available in Del Ray/St Elmo?

There are currently 108 Apartments for Rent in Del Ray/St Elmo, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,299 to $6,000. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Del Ray/St Elmo ranging from $1,530 to $5,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Del Ray/St Elmo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Del Ray/St Elmo ranges from $1,530 to $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,500.

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