Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Dupont Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (58 Rentals)

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3209 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 2
$1,140
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$1,140

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3209 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 2

3209 Dubois Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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property at 1727 28th St SE

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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1727 28th St SE, Unit 202

1727 28th St SE
WashingtonDC20020
property at 4800 C St SE

$1,440 - $2,050

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4800 C St SE

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Benning Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benning Park Apartments

5113 Fitch St SEWashington, DC 20019
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3335 C St SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

3335 C St SE

3335 C St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Ames Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ames Street Apartments

3533 Ames St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Triangle View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Triangle View

3600 B St SEWashington, DC 20019
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L'Enfant Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

L'Enfant Apartments

1731 28th St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Hampton East Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton East Apartments

4736-4752 Benning Rd SEWashington, DC 20019
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1521 28th Street SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1521 28th Street SE

1521-1529 28th St SEWashington, DC 20020
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property at 1527 28th St SE

$1,150

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$1,150

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1527 28th St SE

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Banneker Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Banneker Place

3738 D St SEWashington, DC 20019
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101 50th St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 50th St SE

101 50th St SEWashington, DC 20019
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East of The River
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East of The River

4945 Ayers Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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Weinberg Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Weinberg Commons

5087 Benning Rd SEWashington, DC 20019
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Cheapest Available Fort Dupont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Dupont area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Langston Views priced from $950. River East-Banneker West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here are the most affordable Fort Dupont apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$950
River East-Banneker West1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,149
1936 Naylor Rd SE2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,155
Highland RidgeB22BR,1BA$1,172
Banneker PlaceEfficiency Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,179
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Fairlawn Marshall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,226
Villages of East River1 Bedroom-Anacostia1BR,1BA$1,250
Penn Southern1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,257

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Dupont, DC

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Dupont area is the $2.09 price per square foot C2 Model at Highland Ridge in the in the Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Fort Dupont apartment is the 2b855 Model at Copeland Manor starting at $1,845 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Dupont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highland RidgeC23BR,1BA$2.09
Copeland Manor2b8552BR,1BA$2.16
Villages of East River2 Bedroom-Marshall Heights2BR,1BA$1.84
3209 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 23209 Dubois Pl SE1BR,1BA$1.43
Anacostia GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
1936 Naylor Rd SE1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
Fairlawn Marshall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
River East-Banneker West1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.03
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$1.77

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Dupont Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Dupont Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Dupont Apartment is $950 at Langston Views.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fort Dupont Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fort Dupont is starting from $1,155 at 1936 Naylor Rd SE.

What is the most affordable Fort Dupont Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fort Dupont Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Highland Ridge and starts from $1,925.

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