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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 1 Bed unit found at Presidential Greens priced from $1,105. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,105
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Lloyd Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1,419
Mason HallStudioStudio,1BA$1,440
The Aspen ApartmentsPotomac AStudio,1BA$1,444

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

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Ray/St Elmo area is the $2.46 price per square foot Madison Model at The Aspen Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,403. The second greatest value Del Ray/St Elmo apartment is the 2F Model at Lloyd Apartments starting at $2,080 with a $2.52 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.
The Aspen ApartmentsMadison2BR,2BA$2.46
Lloyd Apartments2F2BR,1BA$2.52
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Del Ray Central at FuseA201BR,1BA$3.04
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Presidential GreensPlan A1F1BR,1BA$2.38
Del Ray Bellefonte1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.00
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.64
Mason HallStudioStudio ,1BA$2.75
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 105 Apartments for Rent in Del Ray/St Elmo, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,299 to $7,040. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Del Ray/St Elmo ranging from $1,750 to $6,500.

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 $1,750 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,556.

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 $7,040, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,510.

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