Cheap Homes for Rent in Fort McNair Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (48 Rentals)

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property at 1422 W St SE

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1422 W Street SE 2

1422 W St SE
WashingtonDC20020

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property at 432 2nd St SE

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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432 2nd St SE

WashingtonDC20003

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property at 1301 Delaware Ave SW

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1301 Delaware Ave SW, Unit N-602

1301 Delaware Ave SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 350 G St SW

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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350 G St SW, Unit N123

350 G St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 800 4th St SW

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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800 4th St SW, Unit S503

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 350 G St SW

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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350 G St SW, Unit N403

350 G St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 1250 4th St SW

$1,500 - $1,725

Studio Rentals

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1250 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024

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property at 355 I St SW

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

355 I St SW, Unit 203

355 I St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 3207 11th Pl SE

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3207 11th Pl SE, Unit 4

3207 11th Pl SE
WashingtonDC20032
property at 3207 11th Pl SE

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3207 11th Pl SE, Unit 2

3207 11th Pl SE
WashingtonDC20032
property at 800 4th St SW

$1,650 - $2,250

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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800 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024

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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. Savannah has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $963. 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
Savannah2BR1302BR,1BA$963
Randle HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
National Landing10094BR,2BA$1,170
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
Bowen Flats1BR1BR,1BA$1,274
River Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort McNair, DC

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort McNair area is the $1.45 price per square foot B4 Model at MDXL Flats in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $1,458. The second greatest value Fort McNair apartment is the 735 Alabama Ave SE Model at 735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1 starting at $1,540 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Hillsdale 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.
MDXL FlatsB42BR,2BA$1.45
735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1735 Alabama Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.62
Cedar HeightsThree Bedroom- The Deville3BR,1BA$1.87
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
560 Lebaum St SE560 Lebaum St SE2BR,1BA$1.88
Washington ViewTwo Bedroom C2BR,1BA$1.95
1301-1305 U St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
Howard HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
1713 D St NE, Unit 1 Bed 1 Bath Capitol Hill1713 D St NE1BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fort Mcnair, Washington, DC

Ranked #4

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort McNair

What type of rentals are currently available in Fort McNair?

There are currently 852 Apartments for Rent in Fort McNair, DC with pricing that ranges from $825 to $17,732. There are also 341 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort McNair ranging from $900 to $24,000.

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 $900 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,440.

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 $1,114 to $10,971, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,260 to $24,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,330 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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