Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Friendship Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (39 Rentals)

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property at 4315 River Rd NW

$1,200 - $3,500

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2 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jun 1

4315 River Rd NW

WashingtonDC20016
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The Woodner
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$1,248 - $2,633
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The Woodner

3636 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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property at 5335 42nd Pl NW

$1,297 - $1,438

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$1,297 - $1,438
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

5335 42nd Pl NW

WashingtonDC20015

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Ellicott House
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$1,479 - $3,208
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$1,479 - $3,208
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Ellicott House

4849 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Conwell
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$1,499 - $2,799
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Conwell

3201 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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Connecticut Plaza
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$1,507 - $3,600
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Connecticut Plaza

2901 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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property at 4515 Willard Ave

$1,950 - $3,500

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4515 Willard Ave

Chevy ChaseMD20815
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The Elm
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$2,077 - $7,629
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The Elm

4710 Elm StBethesda, MD 20814
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Sophia Bethesda
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$2,106 - $12,256
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Sophia Bethesda

4924 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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property at 5500 Friendship Blvd

$1,500

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5500 Friendship Blvd

Chevy ChaseMD20815
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Friendship Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Friendship Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Friendship Heights area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Woodner priced from $1,248. Chevy Chase Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Friendship Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,248
Chevy Chase TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The KenmoreStudio - S1CStudio,1BA$1,378
The Berkshire Apartments0x1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,395
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
The Chancery ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,429
Connecticut HeightsStudio EStudio,1BA$1,453
Ellicott HouseSStudio,1BA$1,479
Quebec House ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,540
Gallery Bethesda II1 Bed 1 Bath Sm Affordabl1BR,1BA$1,548

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Friendship Heights, DC

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Friendship Heights area is the $2.97 price per square foot B4 Model at Avalon at Foxhall in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $3,804. The second greatest value Friendship Heights apartment is the 4317 River Rd NW Model at 4317 River Rd NW, Unit apt 2 starting at $3,000 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Tenleytown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Friendship Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon at FoxhallB42BR,2BA$2.97
4317 River Rd NW, Unit apt 24317 River Rd NW3BR,1BA$2.50
North ParkMaryland Premier1BR,1BA$2.41
Highland House WestPollock - One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2.41
Connecticut House Apartments1 Bedroom - 10 Tier1BR,1BA$2.52
Sumner Highlands Apartments2A2BR,1BA$2.86
The Abby1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.71
3003 Van NessStudio DStudio ,1BA$2.87
The Chancery ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$2.95
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.95

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Friendship Heights, Washington, DC

Ranked #43

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Friendship Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Friendship Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Friendship Heights is under $1,548.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Friendship Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Friendship Heights is Gallery Bethesda II which is listed at $1,548, while the average apartment in Friendship Heights costs $7,761.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Friendship Heights?

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 249 regular apartments in Friendship Heights 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 Friendship Heights?

Cheap apartments in Friendship Heights have an average cost of $1,223 which is $6,538 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Friendship Heights.

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