
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Douglass Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (60 Rentals)
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2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101, Unit 101

Savannah

Naylor Gardens

Skyland Apartments

Randle Hill

1310 Congress St SE, Unit #310, Unit #310

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Garden Village

3107 Naylor Rd SE

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3221 Stanton Rd SE

3030 30th St SE, Unit 212

Meadowbrook Run

Cedar Heights

2808 Pomeroy Rd SE, Unit 4

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Oxford Manor

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Washington View

3035 30th St SE, Unit 2M

The Robinson
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3035 30th St SE, Unit 3B

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729 Congress St SE, Unit Studio Basement Apartment, Unit Studio Basement Apartment

756 Upsal St SE

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Arbor View

Hanover Courts

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Garden Village

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2901 Gainesville St SE

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3101 Naylor Rd SE

The Bridge

Howard Hill

Roundtree Residences

Woodberry Village

3105 Naylor Rd SE

3111 Naylor Rd SE

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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 | $1,441 | $825 | $2,321 |
| Douglass 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $963 | $2,448 |
| Douglass 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $900 | $3,500 |
| Douglass 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,366 | $2,500 | $3,850 |
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Cheapest Available Douglass Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Douglass area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenwood Manor Apartments priced from $825. Savannah has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $963. Here are the most affordable Douglass apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Rockburne Estates | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,297 |
| Forest Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,327 |
| Garden Village | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| Howard Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,343 |
| Meadowbrook Run | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,373 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglass, DC
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Douglass area is the $1.97 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Forest Hill Apartments in the in the Oxon Run Hills neighborhood starting from $1,970. The second greatest value Douglass apartment is the 2200 Hunter Pl SE Model at 2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101 starting at $900 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Southeast Washington 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101 | 2200 Hunter Pl SE | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Cedar Heights | Three Bedroom- The Deville | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Greenwood Manor Apartments | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Arbor View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Oxford Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Rockburne Estates | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Howard Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Garden Village | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $1,373.
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 101 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 $940 which is $5,560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Douglass.
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