Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Dupont Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (20 Rentals)

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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
Senior Living
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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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Banneker Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Banneker Place

3738 D St 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. L'Enfant Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $998. Here are the most affordable Fort Dupont apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$950
L'Enfant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$998
Fairlawn Marshall2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,072
River East-Banneker West1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,149
Highland RidgeA21BR,1BA$1,166

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Dupont, DC

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Dupont area is the $1.77 price per square foot B1 Model at Highland Ridge in the in the Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,530. The second greatest value Fort Dupont apartment is the 2b847 Model at Copeland Manor starting at $1,741 with a $2.06 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 RidgeB12BR,1BA$1.77
Copeland Manor2b8472BR,1BA$2.06
Villages of East River2 Bedroom-Marshall Heights2BR,1BA$1.84
4612 Hillside Rd SE, Unit 44612 Hillside Rd SE3BR,1BA$2.31
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Fairlawn Marshall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Bass Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
River East-Banneker West1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.03
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$1.77
L'Enfant ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.22

Getting Around the Fort Dupont Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Dupont Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Dupont?

The cheapest apartment in Fort Dupont is Langston Views which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Fort Dupont costs $5,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Dupont?

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 27 regular apartments in Fort Dupont 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 Fort Dupont?

Cheap apartments in Fort Dupont have an average cost of $343 which is $4,857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Dupont.

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