
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Douglass Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (45 Rentals)
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512 Mellon St SE

Savannah

Naylor Gardens

1023 Anderson Pl SE, Unit Room 5, Unit Room 5

1023 Anderson Pl SE

Skyland Apartments

Randle Hill

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3107 Naylor Rd SE

Rockburne Estates

3030 30th St SE, Unit T2

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

3030 30th St SE, Unit 105

Meadowbrook Run

Cedar Heights

Howard Hill

756 Upsal St SE
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Arbor View

Hanover Courts

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The Residences at St. Elizabeth East

Garden Village

2901 Gainesville St SE

Hillcrest House

Morris Road Apartments

604 Mellon St SE

3101 Naylor Rd SE

Trio at Stanton Square Apartments

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3105 Naylor Rd SE

3111 Naylor Rd SE

Archer Park

Douglass Knoll

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Forest Hill Apartments

Homes at Oxon Hill Senior 62+ 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 | $1,216 | $900 | $1,600 |
| Douglass 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $825 | $2,321 |
| Douglass 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $963 | $2,860 |
| Douglass 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $1,114 | $3,500 |
| Douglass 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,750 | $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 Howard Hill priced from $763. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $763 |
| 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 |
| Garden Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Rockburne Estates | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,297 |
| Meadowbrook Run | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,373 |
| Arbor View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Cedar Heights | Two Bedroom- The Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1,377 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglass, DC
As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Douglass area is the $1.87 price per square foot Three Bedroom- The Deville Model at Cedar Heights in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $1,667. The second greatest value Douglass apartment is the 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Greenwood Manor Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.86 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Heights | Three Bedroom- The Deville | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Greenwood Manor Apartments | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| 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 |
| Forest Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Rockburne Estates | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| South Pointe Apartments | Felix | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDouglass, Washington, DC
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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Douglass?
The cheapest apartment in Douglass is Howard Hill which is listed at $763, while the average apartment in Douglass costs $6,600.
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 $1,010 which is $5,590 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Douglass.
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