
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hawthorne area of Washington.


The Kenmore

Metro Village Apartments

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The Glade on Laurel

Connecticut Heights

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Ellicott House

501 Kennedy Apartments

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The Hartley

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1817 Parkside Dr NW, Unit English Bsmt, Unit English Bsmt

The Vale at the Parks

Arrive Silver Spring

Claridge House

The Blairs

Charter House - Senior Housing 55+
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The Premier

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Thayer and Spring

8600 Apartments

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Core

The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+

The Seasons Apartments

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The Cameron

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Hawthorne, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hawthorne?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Studio Apartments | $1,858 | $1,250 | $3,647 |
| Hawthorne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,523 | $1,490 | $5,288 |
| Hawthorne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,694 | $1,510 | $10,000+ |
| Hawthorne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,385 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Hawthorne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $3,167 | $3,167 |
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Cheapest Available Hawthorne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hawthorne area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Chevy Chase Tower priced from $1,250. The Kenmore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,266. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevy Chase Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Kenmore | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - A1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,266 |
| Arrive Silver Spring | Frederick | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Blairs | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,386 |
| Charter House - Senior Housing 55+ | The Georgia | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| Summit Hills | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| Connecticut Heights | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $1,458 |
| Ellicott House | S | Studio,1BA | $1,469 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, DC
As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $2.53 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - 08 Tier Model at Connecticut House Apartments in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 1817 Parkside Dr NW Model at 1817 Parkside Dr NW, Unit English Bsmt starting at $2,000 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Silver Spring neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hawthorne apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut House Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 08 Tier | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 1817 Parkside Dr NW, Unit English Bsmt | 1817 Parkside Dr NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Affinity on Georgia | 1D1 - One Bedroom W/ Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Georgia West | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A1 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
| The Blairs | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
| Charter House - Senior Housing 55+ | The Georgia | Studio ,1BA | $2.59 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hawthorne Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hawthorne is under $1,469.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?
The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is The Kenmore which is listed at $1,266, while the average apartment in Hawthorne costs $6,610.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hawthorne?
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 246 regular apartments in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne?
Cheap apartments in Hawthorne have an average cost of $500 which is $6,110 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorne.
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