
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgewood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $987 (112 Rentals)
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2411 1st St NW

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

411 Hobart Pl NW, Unit 411 Hobart Place

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Columbia Heights, Unit 2B

Brookland Furnished Rooms

28 Todd Pl NE, Unit 2

2919 North Capitol St NE

1822 9th St NW

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Columbia Heights, Unit 2C
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Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Columbia Heights, Unit 1B

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Columbia Heights, Unit 2E

8 R St NW

Richardson Furnished Rooms

Edgewood Commons 601

Park Morton I

2400 N Capitol St NW, Unit RoomForRent

Edgewood Commons 435- Senior 62+ Apartment Homes

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

528 Hobart Pl NW
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The Glenwood Apartments

28 Todd Pl NE, Unit 2

7th Flats

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The Griffin

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66 V St NW

Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens

Howard Manor

3332 Georgia Ave NW

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1618 8th St NW, Unit Apt 2

Third & Rhode

3542 6th St NW

3719 12th St NE, Unit 207

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Brookland Press

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1 Florida Ave NE, Unit SI FL4-ID959
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The Gale Eckington

The Paramount

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1924 8th St NW, Unit SI FL5-ID679

301 U St NW, Unit #1

The Shaw

124 Q St NW, Unit 4

2919 North Capitol St NE, Unit 2

726 Quincy St NW

16 Todd Pl NE, Unit 16 todd place 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 | $1,892 | $1,248 | $2,595 |
| Edgewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,203 | $1,020 | $6,334 |
| Edgewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,516 | $1,350 | $9,453 |
| Edgewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,291 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Edgewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,662 | $4,200 | $6,490 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookland Furnished Rooms | BROOKLAND | Fully Furnished | Utilities Include... | 1BR,1BA | $1,123 |
| Richardson Furnished Rooms | SHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private... | 1BR,1BA | $1,238 |
| Edgewood Commons 601 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,248 |
| Park Morton I | Studio 60 Percent | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Edgewood Commons 435- Senior 62+ Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,322 |
| Panorama Courts | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| 1000 OTIS ST NE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,494 |
| 3100 WARDER ST NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 730 Columbia Rd NW, Unit 1 | 730 Columbia Rd NW | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.05 |
| 902 Westminster St NW | 902 Westminster St NW | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Panorama Courts | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Griffin | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| 124 Q St NW, Unit 4 | 124 Q St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 3100 WARDER ST NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| The Perry | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Third & Rhode | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Glenwood Apartments | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Edgewood Commons 435- Senior 62+ Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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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 $1,495.
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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