
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (31 Rentals)
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The Kenmore

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The Glade on Laurel

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Ellicott House

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The Vale at the Parks

The Chesapeake

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The Hartley

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Reynard

Charter House

Arrive Silver Spring
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Thayer and Spring

Eleven55 Ripley

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The Bennington
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Affinity on Georgia

1200 East West

The Seasons Apartments
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 | $1,811 | $685 | $3,647 |
| Hawthorne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,477 | $1,461 | $5,567 |
| Hawthorne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,843 | $1,435 | $10,000+ |
| Hawthorne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,877 | $956 | $10,000+ |
| Hawthorne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,140 | $3,013 | $7,267 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 Charter House priced from $685. Entwine Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,183. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter House | The Georgia | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,183 |
| Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Chesapeake | Studio 12 | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
| Arrive Silver Spring | Florence | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Kenmore | Studio - S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,389 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Blairs | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Summit Hills | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,447 |
| Ellicott House | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,449 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, DC
As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $2.31 price per square foot Design 3A25 Model at Willard Towers in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $4,716. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 2 Bedroom | 2 Bath Model at Georgia West starting at $2,402 with a $2.10 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Towers | Design 3A25 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.31 |
| Georgia West | 2 Bedroom | 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| The Seasons Apartments | NO 06-P 1BR w/Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Charter House | The New York | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Kanso Silver Spring | A1-781 | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Chevy Chase Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHawthorne, Washington, DC
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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,449.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?
The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is Charter House which is listed at $1,420, while the average apartment in Hawthorne costs $2,484.
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 164 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 $493 which is $1,991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorne.
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