
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Nido Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (80 Rentals)
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7735 Marshall Heights Ct

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B

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Wood Lee Arms

Winter Hill Senior Apartments

Lee Heights Apartments

4510 Washington Blvd

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Tysons View

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Broad & Washington

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The Point at McLean
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Fisher House Apartments

7312 Route 29, Unit 204

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Merrill House Apartments

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Waverly Village

Read Building

2754 Hollywood Rd

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The Rylan

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Tysons Glen Apartments and Townhomes

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eaves Fairfax Towers

7811 Enola St, Unit 110
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1581 Spring Gate Dr, Unit 5310

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PeachTree of McLean

Idylwood Village West

Sumner Highlands Apartments

Lee Square Apartments

7402 Nigh Rd

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7402 Nigh Rd, Unit Basement

Highgate at the Mile

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Modera Founders Row

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1521 Spring Gate Dr.

2300 Pimmit Dr, Unit 1207

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The Alder

Dolley Madison at Tysons

324 Little Falls St, Unit GardenSuite

110 Birch St

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455 at Tinner Hill

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The Reserve at Tysons Corner

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Nouvelle

4390 Lorcom Ln, Unit Lorcom Lane
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Brentford at The Mile

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The Commons of McLean

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Modera Falls Church

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Northgate at Falls Church

The Waycroft

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Heming

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The Jones at Tysons

4390 Lorcom Ln

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Haden

J Luna at Ballston
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El Nido, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Nido?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Nido Studio Apartments | $2,220 | $1,510 | $5,118 |
| El Nido 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $1,550 | $5,768 |
| El Nido 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,572 | $2,000 | $8,335 |
| El Nido 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,549 | $2,432 | $9,069 |
| El Nido 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,835 | $7,723 | $9,948 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 80 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the El Nido Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available El Nido Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Nido area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Broadfalls priced from $1,389. Ashtons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable El Nido apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfalls | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,389 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Erdo House | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Winter Hill Senior Apartments | Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Lee Heights Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Broad & Washington | Studio ADU-S7 | Studio,1BA | $1,736 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Read Building | The Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Tysons Glen Apartments and Townhomes | The Mayapple | 1BR,1BA | $1,927 |
| Idylwood Village West | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Nido, DC
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Nido area is the $2.69 price per square foot B3 Model at The Rylan in the in the Madrillon Farms neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value El Nido apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Wood Lee Arms starting at $2,395 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Nido apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rylan | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 7402 Nigh Rd, Unit Basement | 7402 Nigh Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| eaves Fairfax Towers | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Lee Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Dolley Madison at Tysons | Colonial One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Tysons View | One Bedroom Lower Level | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Broadfalls | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEl Nido, Washington, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Nido Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in El Nido?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Nido is under $1,975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Nido?
The cheapest apartment in El Nido is Ashtons which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in El Nido costs $8,835.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Nido?
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 12 regular apartments in El Nido 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 El Nido?
Cheap apartments in El Nido have an average cost of $182 which is $8,653 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Nido.
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