
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Nido Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (74 Rentals)
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1947 N Dinwiddie St

7733 Marshall Heights Ct

4390 LORCOM Ln, Unit 709

6244 Williamsburg Blvd

1530 Spring Gate Dr, Unit 9121-B

Highgate at the Mile

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1114 N Taylor St, Unit B

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2726 N Harrison St, Unit Basement
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Tysons View

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Lee Heights Apartments

5712 Washington Blvd

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6214 Langston Blvd, Unit Joe Colley

6918 Little Falls Rd

4758 Lee Hwy

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Merrill House Apartments

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Wood Lee Arms
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7527 Fairwood Ln

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The Point at McLean

Fisher House Apartments

4635 20th Rd N

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2001 N Glebe Rd, Unit B

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Waverly Village

Read Building

1210 N Kenilworth St

2754 Hollywood Rd
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The Rylan

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1751 Anderson Road

1914 Cherri Dr

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7402 Nigh Rd, Unit Basement
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1591 Spring Gate Dr.

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PeachTree of McLean

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Brentford at The Mile

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The Horizons

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The Reserve at Tysons Corner

7011 Falls Reach Dr

4390 Lorcom Ln, Unit Lorcom Lane

Dolley Madison at Tysons

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455 at Tinner Hill

1933 Wilson Ln
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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 | $2,165 | $1,317 | $6,216 |
| El Nido 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,602 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| El Nido 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,456 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| El Nido 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,251 | $2,547 | $6,275 |
| El Nido 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,900 | $6,800 | $7,000 |
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There are currently 74 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 $1,334. 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 | $1,334 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Winter Hill Senior Apartments | Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Fisher House Apartments | 1B PSH 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,780 |
| Tysons View | One Bedroom Lower Level | 1BR,1BA | $1,807 |
| Merrill House Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,819 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Read Building | The Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Nido, DC
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Nido area is the $2.42 price per square foot (2D) Deerwood Model at The Commons of McLean in the in the Madrillon Farms neighborhood starting from $2,659. The second greatest value El Nido apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Wood Lee Arms starting at $2,085 with a $2.07 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 Commons of McLean | (2D) Deerwood | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 7402 Nigh Rd, Unit Basement | 7402 Nigh Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Tysons View | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| 2040 N Vermont St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| 6214 Langston Blvd, Unit Joe Colley | 6214 Langston Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Dolley Madison at Tysons | Colonial One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Broadfalls | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
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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 $1,850.
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 $6,900.
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 14 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 $3,543 which is $3,357 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Nido.
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