Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairlawn Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $400 (47 Rentals)
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Greenwood Manor Apartments

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Langston Views

Private bedroom in 7 bed/6 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/6 bath Home

L'Enfant Apartments
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Matthews Memorial Terrace

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Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

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1612 17th Pl SE

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

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Fairlawn, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairlawn?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairlawn Studio Apartments | $1,846 | $998 | $2,332 |
Fairlawn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $491 | $4,900 |
Fairlawn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,163 | $1,100 | $7,350 |
Fairlawn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $900 | $6,186 |
Fairlawn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,166 | $1,150 | $1,200 |
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Cheapest Available Fairlawn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairlawn area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Oxford Manor priced from $491. Greenwood Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Fairlawn apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oxford Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $491 |
Greenwood Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Langston Views | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
L'Enfant Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $998 |
Naylor Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Fairlawn Marshall | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,072 |
Matthews Memorial Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,106 |
River East-Banneker West | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
1603 28th St SE | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlawn, DC
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairlawn area is the $1.68 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Oxford Manor in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $1,786. The second greatest value Fairlawn apartment is the 2200 Hunter Pl SE Model at 2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101 starting at $900 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Southeast Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairlawn apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Oxford Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101 | 2200 Hunter Pl SE | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Greenwood Manor Apartments | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
Naylor Gardens | 2 Bed 1 Bath Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Matthews Memorial Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Washington View | Two Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
1603 28th St SE | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Fairlawn Marshall | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
River East-Banneker West | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Langston Views | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.77 |
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Best Local Schools in Fairlawn, Washington, DC
Orr Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairlawn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairlawn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairlawn is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairlawn?
The cheapest apartment in Fairlawn is Oxford Manor which is listed at $491, while the average apartment in Fairlawn costs $2,093.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairlawn?
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 30 regular apartments in Fairlawn 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 Fairlawn?
Cheap apartments in Fairlawn have an average cost of $370 which is $1,723 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairlawn.
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