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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,106. 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 LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,106
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 July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort McNair area is the $0.38 price per square foot 463 Orange St SE Model at 463 Orange St SE, Unit # 3 in the in the Hillsdale neighborhood starting from $990. The second greatest value Fort McNair apartment is the 2617 Douglass Pl SE Model at 2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 303 starting at $3,500 with a $2.19 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.
463 Orange St SE, Unit # 3463 Orange St SE1BR,1BA$0.38
2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 3032617 Douglass Pl SE3BR,2BA$2.19
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Washington ViewTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.98
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
537 Newcomb St SE #201, Unit 4537 Newcomb St SE #2012BR,1BA$1.94
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort McNair

What type of rentals are currently available in Fort McNair?

There are currently 806 Apartments for Rent in Fort McNair, DC with pricing that ranges from $750 to $16,324. There are also 307 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort McNair ranging from $850 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fort McNair?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fort McNair ranges from $850 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,336.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fort McNair?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fort McNair range from $1,282 to $14,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,060 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,180.

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