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Greenwood Manor Apartments
2343 Green St SEWashington, DC 20020
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairlawn Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (40 Rentals)
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Linwood Apartments
1815-1831 P St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Langston Views
2300 Marion Barry Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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L'Enfant Apartments
1731 28th St SEWashington, DC 20020
2937 Nelson Pl SE
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Naylor Gardens
2725 30th St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Fairlawn Marshall
2834 Q St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Skyland Apartments
2333 Skyland Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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Cedar Heights
1510 Butler St SEWashington, DC 20020
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1422 W St SE
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Bowen Flats
2620 Bowen Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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1601 17th St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Washington View
2629 Douglass Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
1733 Minnesota Ave SE
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Oxford Manor
2607 Bowen Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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Park Naylor
2562 Naylor Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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816 Potomac Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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2632 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn Studio Apartments | $1,821 | $998 | $2,300 |
| Fairlawn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,909 | $825 | $6,054 |
| Fairlawn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $1,100 | $4,384 |
| Fairlawn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,701 | $1,400 | $5,808 |
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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 Greenwood Manor Apartments priced from $825. Langston Views has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Fairlawn apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Greenwood Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Langston Views | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| L'Enfant Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| Fairlawn Marshall | 2 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,072 |
| River East-Banneker West | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Howard Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,343 |
| 1603 28th St SE | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Oxford Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,436 |
| Park Naylor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlawn, DC
As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairlawn area is the $2.19 price per square foot 2617 Douglass Pl SE Model at 2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 303 in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Fairlawn apartment is the 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Greenwood Manor Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.86 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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| 2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 303 | 2617 Douglass Pl SE | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Greenwood Manor Apartments | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| Oxford Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 1603 28th St SE | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Howard Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Fairlawn Marshall | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2 | 1411 Ridge Pl SE | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| River East-Banneker West | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Langston Views | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| L'Enfant Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.22 |
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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 $1,535.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairlawn?
The cheapest apartment in Fairlawn is Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Fairlawn costs $6,500.
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 41 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 $364 which is $6,136 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairlawn.
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