Cheap Homes for Rent in the Forest Hills Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,600 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Forest Hills area of Washington.

property at 2939 Van Ness St NW

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 2

2939 Van Ness St NW, Unit 1229

2939 Van Ness St NW
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property at 4600 Connecticut Ave NW

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

4600 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 215

4600 Connecticut Ave NW
WashingtonDC20008

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Cheapest Available Forest Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Hills area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Connecticut Heights priced from $1,512. Clarence House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable Forest Hills apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Connecticut HeightsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,512
Clarence HouseStudio BStudio,1BA$1,525
4801 Connecticut Avenue ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hills, DC

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hills area is the $2.46 price per square foot 2 Bed-2 Bath -1140 Model at Brandywine Apartments in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value Forest Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom 01 Tier Model at The Rodman Apartments starting at $2,677 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Northwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brandywine Apartments2 Bed-2 Bath -11402BR,2BA$2.46
The Rodman Apartments2 Bedroom 01 Tier2BR,1BA$2.39
3003 Van Ness2 Bedrooms B2BR,1BA$2.67
Connecticut House ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$3.18
2948 Albemarle St NW, Unit 12948 Albemarle St NW1BR,1BA$2.90
AVA Van Ness7651BR,1BA$2.55
The ChesapeakeOne BR 131BR,1BA$2.86
3624 Connecticut Avenue Apartments1 BR - E1BR,1BA$3.47
Clarence HouseStudio BStudio ,1BA$3.21
Ellicott HouseSStudio ,1BA$3.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Hills?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Forest Hills, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $5,000. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Hills ranging from $1,695 to $18,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Forest Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest Hills ranges from $1,695 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,326.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Forest Hills?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Forest Hills range from $3,800 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,250 to $6,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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