Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garfield Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (51 Rentals)

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Garden Village
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$1,175 - $1,445
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garden Village

1720 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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property at 1715 24th Pl SE

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1715 24th Pl SE

WashingtonDC20020

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2
$1,395
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$1,395

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$1,395
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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

1411 Ridge Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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property at 1727 28th St SE

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1727 28th St SE, Unit 202

1727 28th St SE
WashingtonDC20020
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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4
$1,495
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$1,495

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$1,495
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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4

1411 Ridge Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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L'Enfant Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

L'Enfant Apartments

1731 28th St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Terrace Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Manor

3341-3353 23rd St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Galen Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Galen Terrace

1649 W St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Carver Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carver Hall Apartments

2338 Pitts Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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Fort Stanton Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fort Stanton Apartments

1535 Morris Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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Hanover Courts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Courts

2400-2410 Hartford St SEWashington, DC 20020

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Garden Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Village

1717 Alabama Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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2901 Gainesville St SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

2901 Gainesville St SE

2901 Gainesville St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Hillcrest House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest House

2501 25th St SEWashington, DC 20020
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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
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1301-1305 U St SE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1301-1305 U St SE

1301-1305 U St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Roundtree Residences
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roundtree Residences

2515 Alabama Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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Woodberry Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodberry Village

2224 Savannah Ter SEWashington, DC 20020
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Douglass Knoll
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglass Knoll

3330-3341 22nd St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Aspire Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspire Apartments

2483-2491 Alabama Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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Frederick Douglass
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Frederick Douglass

1438 Cedar St SEWashington, DC 20020

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Maplewood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood Apartments

2306 Hartford St SEWashington, DC 20020
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The Robinson
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Robinson

2825-2836 Robinson Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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Pomeroy Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pomeroy Gardens

2404 Pomeroy Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
property at 1907 Marion Barry Ave SE

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1907 Marion Barry Ave SE, Unit 7

1907 Marion Barry Ave SE
WashingtonDC20020

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Garfield Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Garfield Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Garfield Heights area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenwood Manor Apartments priced from $825. Langston Views has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Garfield Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$950
Terrace Manor1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,061
Top of the Hill Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,068
South Pointe ApartmentsLuna1BR,1BA$1,125
Garden Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
Rockburne Estates1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,297
Marlborough HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,314
1301-1305 U St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,316
Cedar HeightsTwo Bedroom- The Cypress2BR,1BA$1,377

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garfield Heights, DC

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garfield Heights area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath Model at Top of the Hill Apartments in the in the Oxon Run Hills neighborhood starting from $1,548. The second greatest value Garfield Heights apartment is the Three Bedroom- The Deville Model at Cedar Heights starting at $1,667 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Southeast Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garfield Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Top of the Hill Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Cedar HeightsThree Bedroom- The Deville3BR,1BA$1.87
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Maplewood Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.75
1301-1305 U St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 41411 Ridge Pl SE1BR,1BA$2.14
Rockburne Estates1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.89
Terrace Manor1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.66
South Pointe ApartmentsFelix1BR,1BA$2.04
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$1.77

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Discover the top neighborhoods for university students to rent in Washington D.C. Find affordable, convenient, and vibrant areas near major campuses on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Garfield Heights, Washington, DC

Ranked #156

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garfield Heights Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Garfield Heights is Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Garfield Heights costs $7,732.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Garfield 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 6 regular apartments in Garfield 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 Garfield Heights?

Cheap apartments in Garfield Heights have an average cost of $124 which is $7,608 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garfield Heights.

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