
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgewood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (100 Rentals)
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617 Irving St NW

Edgewood Commons 435

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2509 10th St NE

2509 10th St NE, Unit #A

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit A

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313 Bryant St NE, Unit Furnised 1BD +w/d NE DC

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit 2C

Brookland DC Co-Living

Park Morton I
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Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit 2E

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The Glenwood Apartments

2400 N Capitol St NW

The Paramount

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit 2C

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit 2D

Arcade Sunshine

801 R Street Apartments

Richardson

613 Hamlin St NE
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613 Hamlin St NE

Channing E Phillips Homes

The Gale Eckington

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit 1A

1616 7th St NW, Unit 204

617 Hamlin St NE, Unit 03

617 Hamlin St NE, Unit 12

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59 Rhode Island Ave NW, Unit Stylish Studio 1

617 Hamlin St NE, Unit 7

518 Hobart Pl NW, Unit 1
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2720 10th St NE

7th Flats

621 Hamlin St NE, Unit 3

641 Hamlin St NE, Unit 4

2908 7th St NE, Unit 1

Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens

Howard Manor

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Rowan

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2716 4th St NE
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3332 Georgia Ave NW

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1924 8th St NW, Unit SI FL5-ID679

Edgewood Commons 601

740 Quebec Place NW

70 Rhode Island Ave NW, Unit 402

Ellington Apartments

2713 12th St NE

301 U St NW, Unit #3

901 Lawrence St NE, Unit B

3742 12th St NE
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Edgewood, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Edgewood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Studio Apartments | $1,848 | $1,275 | $2,573 |
| Edgewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $922 | $6,585 |
| Edgewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,781 | $1,579 | $10,000+ |
| Edgewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,016 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Edgewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,317 | $4,495 | $6,506 |
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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 Edgewood Commons 435 priced from $922. 2509 10th St NE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Edgewood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Commons 435 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
| 2509 10th St NE | 2509 10th St NE | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Park Morton I | Studio 60 Percent | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Richardson | SHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private... | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Hodge on 7th | 1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1k - 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,457 |
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| The Glenwood Apartments | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Cloisters | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgewood, DC
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Edgewood area is the $2.59 price per square foot 321 Channing St NE Model at 321 Channing St NE, Unit A in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $3,890. The second greatest value Edgewood apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Cloisters starting at $2,220 with a $2.22 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 321 Channing St NE, Unit A | 321 Channing St NE | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.59 |
| The Cloisters | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| 3719 12th St NE, Unit 202 | 3719 12th St NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| 124 Q St NW, Unit 4 | 124 Q St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 313 Bryant St NE, Unit Furnised 1BD +w/d NE DC | 313 Bryant St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Edgewood Commons 435 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.87 |
| Ellington Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 2716 4th St NE | 2716 4th St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| The Glenwood Apartments | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Park Morton I | Studio 80 Percent AMI | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
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Best Local Schools in Edgewood, Washington, DC
Langley Elementary School
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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 $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewood?
The cheapest apartment in Edgewood is Edgewood Commons 435 which is listed at $922, while the average apartment in Edgewood costs $7,000.
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 223 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 $1,044 which is $5,956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewood.
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