
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Totten Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (48 Rentals)
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5515 Blair Rd NE

Room in Shared 6 bed/3 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 6 bed/3 bath home, Unit F

Room in Shared 6 bed/3 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 6 bed/3 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 6 bed/3 bath home, Unit D

Longfellow Arms

HanTiv
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1 Hawaii

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New Hampshire & First Apartments

15 Gallatin St NE

Northwood Gardens

5408 1st Pl NW

Chillum Manor Apartments

144 Webster St NE

Hawaiian Apartments

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230 Varnum St NE, Unit 2
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846 Oglethorpe St NE

501 Kennedy Apartments

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Aventine Fort Totten

Michigan Park Commons

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5021 1st St NW, Unit #4

Motif

4405 1st Pl NE

Riggs Crossing Senior Residences

Pleasant Hills Apartments
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Victory Hills

The McKinley

The Hampshire

5412 4th St NW

The Delafield Apartments

The Kingston

5601 2nd St NE

5611 7th St NW

108 Varnum St NE
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5400 LLC - CORPORATE

Allison Apartments

Clermont Apartments

4008 Illinois Ave NW

45 Missouri Ave NW

126 Webster St NE

5041 1st St NW

Columbia Gardens Apartments

232 Hamilton St NW
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1005 Chillum Rd, Unit 419

1005 Chillum Rd

1005 Chillum Rd, Unit 317
Fort Totten, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Totten?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Totten Studio Apartments | $1,906 | $1,260 | $5,119 |
| Fort Totten 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $1,400 | $5,652 |
| Fort Totten 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,618 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Fort Totten 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,141 | $1,600 | $4,150 |
| Fort Totten 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Fort Totten Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Fort Totten Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Totten area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at New Hampshire & First Apartments priced from $1,260. HanTiv has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Fort Totten apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire & First Apartments | Studio Large | Studio,1BA | $1,260 |
| HanTiv | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 1 Hawaii | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,354 |
| 5601 2nd St NE | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Northwood Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,427 |
| Chillum Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 5400 LLC - CORPORATE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,463 |
| Hawaiian Apartments | One Bedroom Junior | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Clermont Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Totten, DC
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Totten area is the $1.79 price per square foot 433 Longfellow St. NW Model at 433 Longfellow St. NW, Unit 2 in the in the Manor Park neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Fort Totten apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Brookland Ridge Apartments starting at $2,167 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the North Michigan Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Totten apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 433 Longfellow St. NW, Unit 2 | 433 Longfellow St. NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Brookland Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 318 Farragut St NW, Unit B | 318 Farragut St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 5108 2nd St NW, Unit #2 | 5108 2nd St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 5400 LLC - CORPORATE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Clermont Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 5021 1st St NW, Unit #4 | 5021 1st St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 5601 2nd St NE | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Chillum Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| HanTiv | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Totten Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fort Totten?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort Totten is under $1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Totten?
The cheapest apartment in Fort Totten is 5601 2nd St NE which is listed at $1,375, while the average apartment in Fort Totten costs $6,945.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Totten?
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 17 regular apartments in Fort Totten that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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