Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Douglass Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $400 (22 Rentals)

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Randle Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Randle Hill Apartments

3300 6th St SEWashington, DC 20032
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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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Hanover Courts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Courts

2400-2410 Hartford St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Cedar Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Heights

1510 Butler St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Garden Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Village

1717 Alabama Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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2901 Gainesville St SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

2901 Gainesville St SE

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

Hillcrest House

2501 25th St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Howard Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Howard Hill

1341 Howard Rd SEWashington, DC 20020

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 1 Bed unit found at Greenwood Manor Apartments priced from $825. Naylor Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Douglass apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Naylor Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath Standard1BR,1BA$1,050
Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,106
Garden Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
South Pointe ApartmentsFelix1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglass, DC

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Douglass area is the $1.68 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Oxford Manor in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $1,786. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oxford ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Naylor Gardens2 Bed 1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1.63
Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Washington ViewTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$2.15
537 Newcomb St SE #201, Unit 4537 Newcomb St SE #2012BR,1BA$1.94
Rockburne Estates1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.89
Meadowbrook Run1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
South Pointe ApartmentsFelix1BR,1BA$2.04
Garden Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Douglass, Washington, DC

Ranked #150

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC 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 Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Douglass costs $2,036.

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 70 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 $1,191 which is $845 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Douglass.

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