
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foggy Bottom Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (104 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home, Unit 3C

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home, Unit 2B

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home, Unit 3D

Q Street Apartments

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The Baystate

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Hightowers Apartments

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1509 Church St NW, Unit 1509 Church St NW bsmt
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Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit C

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

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

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit A

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

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit C

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

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

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

1711 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit 110

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit C

1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

The Phoenix Apartments

1408 P St NW

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

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

The 925 Apartments

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

1615 Q St NW, Unit 305

2141 I St NW, Unit 203

Sixteen Hundred Apartments

1420 N St NW, Unit 515

950 25th St NW

1314 Massachusetts Ave NW
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Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit B

The York and Potomac Park

950 25th St NW, Unit 301N

2401 H St NW, Unit 308

1727 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit 709

Columbia Plaza

950 25th St NW, Unit 202S

922 24th St NW, Unit 819

1121 24th St NW

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2141 I St NW, Unit 601
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Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Foggy Bottom?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foggy Bottom Studio Apartments | $2,226 | $1,470 | $6,526 |
| Foggy Bottom 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,339 | $1,726 | $10,000+ |
| Foggy Bottom 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,158 | $2,099 | $10,000+ |
| Foggy Bottom 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,865 | $5,250 | $10,000+ |
| Foggy Bottom 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,571 | $6,725 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 104 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Foggy Bottom Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Foggy Bottom Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foggy Bottom area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Q Street Apartments priced from $1,470. Pennsylvania House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable Foggy Bottom apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q Street Apartments | ES | Studio,1BA | $1,470 |
| Pennsylvania House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Square 50 | The Capitol | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
| State House Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| The Shoremeade | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,557 |
| Hightowers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Rock Creek Gardens | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| Affordable apartment in Dupont Circle | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| 1500 Mass | FPA 456 | Studio,1BA | $1,607 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foggy Bottom, DC
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foggy Bottom area is the $3.00 price per square foot 2 bed / 2 bath Model at 2149 N St NW in the in the Dupont Circle neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Foggy Bottom apartment is the 1404 29th St NW Model at 1404 29th St NW, Unit Apartment starting at $2,800 with a $3.50 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foggy Bottom apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2149 N St NW | 2 bed / 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| 1404 29th St NW, Unit Apartment | 1404 29th St NW | 2BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| 1514 26th St NW | 1514 26th St NW | Studio ,1BA | $2.44 |
| 601 24th St | Furnished Private Room in 3 bed/1 bath Apt | 3BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Seville | Junior 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Andover House | E1B | Studio ,1BA | $3.55 |
| Pennsylvania House | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Square 50 | The Capitol | Studio ,1BA | $2.91 |
| Hightowers Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.47 |
| State House Apartments | EFF | Studio ,1BA | $3.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foggy Bottom Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Foggy Bottom?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Foggy Bottom is under $1,607.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foggy Bottom?
The cheapest apartment in Foggy Bottom is Square 50 which is listed at $1,645, while the average apartment in Foggy Bottom costs $23,524.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Foggy Bottom?
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 113 regular apartments in Foggy Bottom 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 Foggy Bottom?
Cheap apartments in Foggy Bottom have an average cost of $872 which is $22,652 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foggy Bottom.
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