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Edgewood, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) priced from $1,200. Park Morton I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,294. Here are the most affordable Edgewood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)Shared Bath | 4-6 Person Suite1BR,1BA$1,200
Park Morton IStudioStudio,1BA$1,294
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
The ParamountStudioStudio,1BA$1,481
The Glenwood ApartmentsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,495
Carver ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,499
Carver and Slowe ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,499
New Quin ApartmentsSTUDIO Q B7Studio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgewood, DC

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edgewood area is the $1.93 price per square foot 445 Newton Pl NW Model at 445 Newton Pl NW in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Edgewood apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Cloisters starting at $2,376 with a $2.38 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.
445 Newton Pl NW445 Newton Pl NW4BR,2.5BA$1.93
The Cloisters2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.38
OSLOshaw Co-Living ApartmentsOSLOshaw Units 1-33BR,3BA$1.34
34 T St NW, Unit #B34 T St NW2BR,1BA$2.12
75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 175 Florida Ave NW3BR,1.5BA$1.41
Third and RhodeOne Bedroom / One Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
The Glenwood ApartmentsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.14
2321 4th StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.35
1873 3rd St NW, Unit A1873 3rd St NW1BR,1BA$2.62
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47

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Edgewood, Washington, DC

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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!

Getting Around the Edgewood Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewood?

The cheapest apartment in Edgewood is Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Edgewood costs $7,449.

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 233 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 $1,088 which is $6,361 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewood.

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