Cheap Homes for Rent in Del Ray/St Elmo Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,800 (7 Rentals)

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property at 310 Ashby St

310 Ashby St, Unit D

310 Ashby St
AlexandriaVA22305
property at 3650 S Glebe Rd

3650 S Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22202

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Del Ray/St Elmo, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 $1,299. Apex Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,334. 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$1,299
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,334
Presidential GreensPlan A1D1BR,1BA$1,410

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

As of May 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Ray/St Elmo area is the $2.54 price per square foot 2E Model at Lloyd Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,029. The second greatest value Del Ray/St Elmo apartment is the B1 Model at Eaton Square starting at $1,918 with a $2.41 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.
Lloyd Apartments2E2BR,1BA$2.54
Eaton SquareB12BR,1BA$2.41
Presidential GreensPlan B12BR,1BA$2.96
Station 6501x1 C1BR,1BA$3.22
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
The AspenPotomac BStudio ,1BA$2.72
Reserve at Potomac Yard1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3.16
Del Ray Bellefonte1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.00
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79

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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 $7,610. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Del Ray/St Elmo ranging from $2,000 to $6,600.

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 $2,000 to $6,600 with an average monthly rent of $4,098.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Del Ray/St Elmo?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Del Ray/St Elmo range from $2,182 to $6,866, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,450 to $5,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,610.

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