
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the H Street/NoMa Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (138 Rentals)
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1332 Maryland Ave NE

718-713 13th St NE

Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit 2E

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit E

Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit 2D

8 R St NW

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit B

232 N St NW
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27 Florida Ave NW, Unit 27 Florida Avenue NW

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit D

Room in Shared 3 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit A

1218 Staples St NE, Unit #3

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Hendrix Apartments

Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit 2C

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1408 Holbrook St NE

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i5 CoLiving

Room in Shared 3 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit C
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Capital Plaza Apartments

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1111 H St NE, Unit SI FL2-ID756

1122 Penn St NE

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The Iris

1713 Montello Ave NE, Unit 1

1358 Florida Ave NE

18 T St NE

NoMa 1324

The Gale Eckington

1424 Staples St NE
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1424 Staples St NE, Unit 1

1424 Staples St NE, Unit 1

1424 Staples St NE, Unit Duplicate of 1

Affinity at 2M

1261 Raum St NE, Unit Apt 3

1716 Capitol Ave NE

1231 Penn St NE, Unit 4

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1032 D St NE, Unit 1B

25 Seaton Pl NE

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1107 Penn St NE, Unit #1
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The Shelby

442 3rd St NE

901 H St NE

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Banner Lane

1246 Queen St NE

Avec on H Street

The Florian

The Stanton

510 8th St NE

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1235 Holbrook Ter NE, Unit #2 1235 Holbrook Terr ne
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H Street/NoMa, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in H Street/NoMa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Street/NoMa Studio Apartments | $1,999 | $1,300 | $2,943 |
| H Street/NoMa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $1,057 | $4,115 |
| H Street/NoMa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,436 | $1,453 | $8,424 |
| H Street/NoMa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,886 | $1,501 | $10,000+ |
| H Street/NoMa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,482 | $1,614 | $7,045 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 138 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the H Street/NoMa Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available H Street/NoMa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the H Street/NoMa area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Hendrix Apartments priced from $1,300. Rise Temple I & II Property List - RentCafe USE ONLY has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,319. Here are the most affordable H Street/NoMa apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrix Apartments | Studio IZ | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Rise Temple I & II Property List - RentCafe USE ONLY | S2Z | Studio,1BA | $1,319 |
| The Hecht Warehouse | SA | Studio,1BA | $1,511 |
| 612 12th St NE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,524 |
| i5 CoLiving | Co-Living D10-Bedroom 3 | 3BR,2BA | $1,564 |
| 1204 Holbrook St Ne | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Capital Plaza Apartments | STUDIO (ST 1) | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in H Street/NoMa, DC
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the H Street/NoMa area is the $2.27 price per square foot 811 7th St NE Model at 811 7th St NE, Unit Unit 1 in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value H Street/NoMa apartment is the 1710 Trinidad Ave NE Model at 1710 Trinidad Ave NE, Unit 02 starting at $1,825 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Northeast Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for H Street/NoMa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 811 7th St NE, Unit Unit 1 | 811 7th St NE | 3BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 1710 Trinidad Ave NE, Unit 02 | 1710 Trinidad Ave NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 1245 Raum St NE, Unit Unit 1 | 1245 Raum St NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 1107 Penn St NE, Unit #1 | 1107 Penn St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 1231 Penn St NE, Unit 4 | 1231 Penn St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 1204 Holbrook St Ne | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 124 Q St NW, Unit 4 | 124 Q St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 27 Florida Ave NW, Unit 27 Florida Avenue NW | 27 Florida Ave NW | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 612 12th St NE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 1032 D St NE, Unit 1B | 1032 D St NE | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleH Street/Noma, Washington, DC
Ranked #30
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in H Street/Noma, Washington, DC
J.O. Wilson Elementary School
Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across District of Columbia including H Street/NoMa, Washington, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap H Street/NoMa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in H Street/NoMa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in H Street/NoMa is under $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in H Street/NoMa?
The cheapest apartment in H Street/NoMa is Rise Temple I & II Property List - RentCafe USE ONLY which is listed at $1,479, while the average apartment in H Street/NoMa costs $16,690.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in H Street/NoMa?
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 179 regular apartments in H Street/NoMa 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 H Street/NoMa?
Cheap apartments in H Street/NoMa have an average cost of $944 which is $15,746 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in H Street/NoMa.
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