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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hill East Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (53 Rentals)
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1815-1831 P St SEWashington, DC 20020
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2826 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
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2826 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
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2937 Nelson Pl SE
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2826 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
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1329 E St NE
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773 10th St
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2826 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
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1329 E St NE
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1827 East Capitol St SE
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2826 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
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922 I St SE
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1329 E St NE
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3008 Nelson Pl SE, Unit #3, Unit #3
3008 Nelson Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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1843 Burke St SE
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922 I St SE
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2843 Minnesota Ave SE
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1843 Burke St SE
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32 1/2 8th St NE
32 1/2 8th St NEWashington, DC 20002
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922 I St SE
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700 Constitution
700 Constitution Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Shelby
405 10th St NEWashington, DC 20002
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312 18th Pl NE
312 18th Pl NEWashington, DC 20002
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Link Apartments® H Street
1701 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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1845 Burke St SE
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The Pentacle Group Apartments
1501 Benning Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
2 17th St SE, Unit 207
2 17th St SE
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500 17th St NE
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Blackbird
1401 Pennsylvania Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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2951 Nelson Pl SE, Unit 4, Unit 4
2951 Nelson Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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1620 C Street Apartments
1620 C St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Anthology
625 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments
1600 Pennsylvania Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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770 C Street Phase I
770 C StWashington, DC 20003
1527 28th St SE
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1521 28th Street SE
1521-1529 28th St SEWashington, DC 20020
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The Paxton
1605 Benning Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
711 G St SE
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21 6th St NE
19-21 6th St NEWashington, DC 20002
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524 13th Street
524 13th St NEWashington, DC 20002
1501 27th St SE, Unit 406, Unit 406
1501 27th St SE
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BW Bailey
1828 Q St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Courtyard on Constitution
201 16th St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Barbara of Capitol Hill
821 Maryland Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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1621 Massachusetts Ave SE
1621 Massachusetts Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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Naylor Rd
2024 Naylor Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
816 Kentucky Ave SE
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1766 Gales St NE
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18 9th St NE
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Hill East, Washington, DC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hill East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill East Studio Apartments | $1,784 | $1,400 | $2,427 |
| Hill East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $925 | $3,629 |
| Hill East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,955 | $1,400 | $5,500 |
| Hill East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,796 | $2,275 | $6,420 |
| Hill East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,700 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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Cheapest Available Hill East Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hill East area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Shelby priced from $1,400. Link Apartments® H Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,553. Here are the most affordable Hill East apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Shelby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Link Apartments® H Street | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,553 |
| 1620 C Street Apartments | Standard 1Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| 1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments | Federal | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Anthology | S7 | Studio,1BA | $1,601 |
| 1010 G St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,628 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill East, DC
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hill East area is the $2.43 price per square foot 2012 D St NE Model at 2012 D St NE, Unit APT 4 in the in the Carver Langston neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Hill East apartment is the 532 8th St SE Model at 532 8th St SE, Unit Penthouse starting at $2,350 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Southeast Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hill East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2012 D St NE, Unit APT 4 | 2012 D St NE | 2BR,3BA | $2.43 |
| 532 8th St SE, Unit Penthouse | 532 8th St SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 527 9th St NE, Unit 1 | 527 9th St NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 504 E St NE, Unit 504 one-half E ST NE apt. | 504 E St NE | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| 2951 Nelson Pl SE, Unit 4 | 2951 Nelson Pl SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 3008 Nelson Pl SE, Unit #3 | 3008 Nelson Pl SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 209 19th St NE, Unit 3 | 209 19th St NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 1010 G St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 1618 Isherwood St NE, Unit 1 | 1618 Isherwood St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| 312 18th Pl NE | 312 18th Pl NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Best Local Schools in Hill East, Washington, DC
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Public School - Grades PK-5 (317)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hill East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hill East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hill East is under $1,628.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hill East?
The cheapest apartment in Hill East is 1620 C Street Apartments which is listed at $1,575, while the average apartment in Hill East costs $4,786.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hill East?
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 55 regular apartments in Hill East 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 Hill East?
Cheap apartments in Hill East have an average cost of $432 which is $4,354 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hill East.
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