
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Douglass Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $400 (57 Rentals)
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1452 Smith Pl SE, Unit b

Greenwood Manor Apartments

Savannah

Naylor Gardens

Hanover Courts

Skyland Apartments

Randle Hill

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Rockburne Estates

Cedar Heights

2835 Gainesville St SE

3035 30th St SE

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560 Lebaum St SE

Meadowbrook Run

741 Alabama St

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Garden Village

735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1

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3009 30th St SE

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756 Upsal St SE

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Fort Stanton Apartments

Carver Hall Apartments

Arbor View
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Garden Village

2901 Gainesville St SE

Hillcrest House

Morris Road Apartments

3101 Naylor Rd SE

Terrace Manor

The Bridge

Howard Hill

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Woodberry Village

3111 Naylor Rd SE

Archer Park

Douglass Knoll

The Residences at St. Elizabeth East

Aspire Apartments

3429 5th St SE

Frederick Douglass

Maplewood Apartments

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Douglass, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Douglass?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglass Studio Apartments | $1,199 | $900 | $1,600 |
| Douglass 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $825 | $2,321 |
| Douglass 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $491 | $2,448 |
| Douglass 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $1,114 | $3,600 |
| Douglass 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,551 | $600 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Douglass Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $491 |
| Greenwood Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Savannah | 2BR130 | 2BR,1BA | $963 |
| South Pointe Apartments | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Randle Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| Bowen Flats | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
| Rockburne Estates | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,297 |
| Terrace Manor | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Garden Village | 2 bedroom | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1 | 735 Alabama Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Terrace Manor | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Greenwood Manor Apartments | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| 560 Lebaum St SE | 560 Lebaum St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 2924 Southern Ave SE, Unit 1 | 2924 Southern Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Arbor View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Howard Hill | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Oxford Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Rockburne Estates | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDouglass, Washington, DC
Ranked #159
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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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