Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Douglass Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $400 (57 Rentals)

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560 Lebaum St SE
$1,350 - $1,600
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560 Lebaum St SE

560 Lebaum St SEWashington, DC 20032
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Garden Village
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$1,335 - $1,445
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Garden Village

1720 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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Washington View
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$1,499 - $3,304
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2629 Douglass Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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The Renaissance Homes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Renaissance Homes

3320-3322 Wheeler Rd SEWashington, DC 20032
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Fort Stanton Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fort Stanton Apartments

1535 Morris Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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Carver Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carver Hall Apartments

2338 Pitts Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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Arbor View
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor View

1212 Southern Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
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Garden Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Village

1717 Alabama Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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2901 Gainesville St SE
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2901 Gainesville St SE

2901 Gainesville St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Hillcrest House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest House

2501 25th St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Morris Road Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Road Apartments

1360 Morris Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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Terrace Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Manor

3341-3353 23rd St SEWashington, DC 20020
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The Bridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridge

2442 Martin Luther King Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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Howard Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Howard Hill

1341 Howard Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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Roundtree Residences
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roundtree Residences

2515 Alabama Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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Woodberry Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodberry Village

2224 Savannah Ter SEWashington, DC 20020
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Archer Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Archer Park

1200 Mississippi Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
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Douglass Knoll
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglass Knoll

3330-3341 22nd St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Aspire Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspire Apartments

2483-2491 Alabama Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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Frederick Douglass
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Frederick Douglass

1438 Cedar St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Maplewood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood Apartments

2306 Hartford St SEWashington, DC 20020
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The Robinson
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Robinson

2825-2836 Robinson Pl SEWashington, DC 20020

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Douglass, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Douglass Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Douglass area of Washington, DC is a 2 Beds unit found at Oxford Manor priced from $491. Greenwood Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Douglass apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxford ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$491
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Savannah2BR1302BR,1BA$963
South Pointe ApartmentsLuna1BR,1BA$1,125
Randle HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
Bowen Flats1BR1BR,1BA$1,292
Rockburne Estates1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,297
Terrace Manor1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,315
Garden Village2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglass, DC

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Douglass area is the $1.57 price per square foot 735 Alabama Ave SE Model at 735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1 in the in the Hillsdale neighborhood starting from $1,490. The second greatest value Douglass apartment is the 2 Bedroom A Model at Terrace Manor starting at $1,755 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Oxon Run Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Douglass apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1735 Alabama Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.57
Terrace Manor2 Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.86
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
560 Lebaum St SE560 Lebaum St SE2BR,1BA$1.88
2924 Southern Ave SE, Unit 12924 Southern Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.92
Maplewood Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.75
Arbor ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Howard HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Rockburne Estates1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.89

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Discover the top neighborhoods for university students to rent in Washington D.C. Find affordable, convenient, and vibrant areas near major campuses on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Douglass, Washington, DC

Ranked #159

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Douglass Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Douglass?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Douglass is under $1,335.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Douglass?

The cheapest apartment in Douglass is Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Douglass costs $6,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Douglass?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 64 regular apartments in Douglass that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Douglass?

Cheap apartments in Douglass have an average cost of $538 which is $5,962 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Douglass.

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