Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Friendship Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (51 Rentals)

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The Kenmore
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$1,221 - $2,707
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$1,203 - $2,689
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The Kenmore

5415 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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The Woodner
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$1,240 - $2,633
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$1,240 - $2,633

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$1,240 - $2,633
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The Woodner

3636 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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Ellicott House
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$1,379 - $3,113
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$1,379 - $3,113

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Ellicott House

4849 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Connecticut Heights
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$1,488 - $2,670
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$1,238 - $2,420
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$250

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$1,488 - $2,670
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Connecticut Heights

4850 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Connecticut Plaza
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$1,609 - $3,600
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$1,609 - $3,600

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$1,609 - $3,600
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Connecticut Plaza

2901 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Avalon at Foxhall
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$1,811 - $3,829
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$1,753 - $3,771
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$58

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$1,811 - $3,829
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Avalon at Foxhall

4100 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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Zephyr at Wardman Park
$2,146 - $6,542
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$2,125 - $6,521
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Zephyr at Wardman Park

2601 Calvert St NWWashington, DC 20008
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Upton Place
$2,300 - $6,609
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$2,291 - $6,600
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Upton Place

4000 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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Residences at Mazza
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$2,387 - $12,962
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$2,295 - $12,870
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Residences at Mazza

5300 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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The Barton at Woodley
$2,511 - $10,930
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$2,489 - $10,908
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The Barton at Woodley

2701 Calvert St NWWashington, DC 20008
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$1,750

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5500 Friendship Blvd, Unit 2329N

5500 Friendship Blvd
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The Charles
$2,017 - $10,222
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$1,995 - $10,200
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The Charles

7342 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Griffis Edgemoor
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$2,096 - $6,788
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$2,091 - $6,783
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Griffis Edgemoor

4900 Moorland LnBethesda, MD 20814
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Sophia Bethesda
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$2,106 - $12,256
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$2,100 - $12,250
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Sophia Bethesda

4924 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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The Elm
$2,195 - $7,729
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$2,176 - $7,710
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The Elm

4710 Elm StBethesda, MD 20814
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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 Kenmore priced from $1,221. The Woodner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Friendship Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The KenmoreStudio - S1FStudio,1BA$1,221
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,240
Chevy Chase TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Ellicott HouseSStudio,1BA$1,379
Park East Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,475
Quebec House ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,483
Connecticut HeightsStudio EStudio,1BA$1,488
The Berkshire Apartments0x1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,500
3801 Connecticut AvenueStudio - S1BStudio,1BA$1,529

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Friendship Heights, DC

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Friendship Heights area is the $2.29 price per square foot 2x2 Model at 4000 Massachusetts in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Friendship Heights apartment is the Maryland Model at North Park starting at $1,962 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Spring Valley 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.
4000 Massachusetts2x22BR,2BA$2.29
North ParkMaryland1BR,1BA$2.04
Highland House WestPollock - One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
Connecticut House Apartments1 Bedroom - 13 Tier1BR,1BA$2.59
Harvard Hall1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.63
Spring Valley ApartmentsShare 2 BR1BR,1BA$2.69
The Abby1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.98
3003 Van NessStudio DStudio ,1BA$2.87
Sumner Highlands Apartments1A1BR,1BA$2.90
5335 42nd Pl NW, Unit 65335 42nd Pl NW1BR,1BA$2.00

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Friendship Heights, Washington, DC

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,529.

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

The cheapest apartment in Friendship Heights is The Berkshire Apartments which is listed at $1,585, while the average apartment in Friendship Heights costs $7,706.

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 294 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 $758 which is $6,948 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Friendship Heights.

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