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Fort McNair, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fort McNair Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort McNair area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenwood Manor Apartments priced from $825. Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,127. Here are the most affordable Fort McNair apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior LivingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,127
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
555Senior Housing S4Studio,1BA$1,246
River Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,299
Meadowbrook Run1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,373

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort McNair, DC

As of October 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort McNair 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 Fort McNair apartment is the 2200 Hunter Pl SE Model at 2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101 starting at $900 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Southeast Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort McNair apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 3032617 Douglass Pl SE3BR,2BA$2.19
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Howard HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.96
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
319 Parkland Pl SE, Unit #4319 Parkland Pl SE1BR,1BA$1.83
Meadowbrook Run1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
420 Newcomb St SE, Unit 3420 Newcomb St SE1BR,1BA$2.00
River Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.26

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Washington, District of Columbia. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort McNair Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fort McNair?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort McNair is under $1,373.

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

The cheapest apartment in Fort McNair is Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Fort McNair costs $3,697.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort McNair?

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 396 regular apartments in Fort McNair 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 McNair?

Cheap apartments in Fort McNair have an average cost of $894 which is $2,803 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort McNair.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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