Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgewood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $987 (112 Rentals)

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property at 1822 9th St NW
$1,100 - $1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1822 9th St NW

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property at 8 R St NW
$1,225

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Base Rent$1,225

Total Monthly Price$1,225
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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8 R St NW

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Judd and Weiler
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$1,492 - $5,841

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Base Rent$1,492 - $5,841

Total Monthly Price$1,492 - $5,841
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Judd and Weiler

1611 Eckington Pl NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Metropolitan Apartments
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$1,550 - $2,550

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Base Rent$1,550 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550 - $2,550
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Metropolitan Apartments

200 Rhode Island Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Glenwood Apartments
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$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
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The Glenwood Apartments

2315-2321 Lincoln Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Griffin
$1,595 - $2,775

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Base Rent$1,595 - $2,775

Total Monthly Price$1,595 - $2,775
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Griffin

3801 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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Brookland Press
$1,716 - $2,999

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Base Rent$1,716 - $2,999

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brookland Press

806 Channing Place NEWashington, DC 20018
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ONE501
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$1,752 - $8,497

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Base Rent$1,752 - $8,497

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ONE501

1501 Harry Thomas Way NEWashington, DC 20002
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property at 726 Quincy St NW
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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726 Quincy St NW

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Cheapest Available Edgewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Edgewood area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookland Furnished Rooms priced from $1,123. Richardson Furnished Rooms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,238. Here are the most affordable Edgewood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookland Furnished RoomsBROOKLAND | Fully Furnished | Utilities Include...1BR,1BA$1,123
Richardson Furnished RoomsSHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private...1BR,1BA$1,238
Edgewood Commons 601StudioStudio,1BA$1,248
Park Morton IStudio 60 PercentStudio,1BA$1,275
Edgewood Commons 435- Senior 62+ Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,322
Panorama Courts1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
1000 OTIS ST NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,494
3100 WARDER ST NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgewood, DC

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Edgewood area is the $2.05 price per square foot 730 Columbia Rd NW Model at 730 Columbia Rd NW, Unit 1 in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Edgewood apartment is the 902 Westminster St NW Model at 902 Westminster St NW starting at $2,495 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Edgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Edgewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
730 Columbia Rd NW, Unit 1730 Columbia Rd NW3BR,2.5BA$2.05
902 Westminster St NW902 Westminster St NW2BR,2BA$2.63
Panorama Courts1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
The GriffinTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.55
124 Q St NW, Unit 4124 Q St NW2BR,1BA$2.25
3100 WARDER ST NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
The Perry1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
Third & RhodeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33
The Glenwood ApartmentsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.21
Edgewood Commons 435- Senior 62+ Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Edgewood, Washington, and the greater Washington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edgewood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Edgewood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Edgewood is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewood?

The cheapest apartment in Edgewood is Brookland Furnished Rooms which is listed at $1,123, while the average apartment in Edgewood costs $2,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Edgewood?

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 263 regular apartments in Edgewood 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 Edgewood?

Cheap apartments in Edgewood have an average cost of $1,219 which is $1,081 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewood.

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