Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hill East Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (91 Rentals)

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The Shelby
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$1,450 - $1,825
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$1,450 - $1,825
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$1,450 - $1,825
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Shelby

405 10th St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Blackbird
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$1,572 - $5,272
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$1,572 - $5,272
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 29

Blackbird

1401 Pennsylvania Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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1620 C Street Apartments
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$1,575 - $1,975
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$1,575 - $1,975
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$1,575 - $1,975
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1620 C Street Apartments

1620 C St SEWashington, DC 20003
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property at 2021 E St NE

$1,700

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2021 E St NE

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Beckert's Park
Rent Specials
$1,713 - $9,629
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$1,713 - $9,629
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Beckert's Park

1350 E ST SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,725

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$1,725
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

7 18th St SE, Unit 201, Unit 201

7 18th St SE
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Anthology
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$1,726 - $12,079
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$1,726 - $12,079
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Anthology

625 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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property at 901 H St NE

$1,745 - $1,860

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901 H St NE

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Hill East, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hill East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hill East area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Viva at Capitol Hill priced from $1,350. The Shelby has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Hill East apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Viva at Capitol HillCAPITOL HILL | Furnished | Utilities Included |...1BR,1BA$1,350
The ShelbyStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
612 12th St NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,524
1620 C Street ApartmentsStandard 1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,575
1010 G St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,628
Naylor Rd2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,650
Avec on H StreetStudio-BStudio,1BA$1,700
The JacobStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
770 C Street Phase I1 Bedroom 60% (633)1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill East, DC

As of May 25, 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 1501 G St SE Model at 1501 G St SE, Unit #1 starting at $2,395 with a $2.82 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2012 D St NE, Unit APT 42012 D St NE2BR,3BA$2.43
1501 G St SE, Unit #11501 G St SE1BR,1BA$2.82
612 12th St NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.10
1010 G St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.33
1618 Isherwood St NE, Unit 11618 Isherwood St NE1BR,1BA$2.54
770 C Street Phase I1 Bedroom 60% (633)1BR,1BA$2.69
Naylor Rd2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.64
The Grays on Pennsylvania1 Bed/1 Bath (252aa1)1BR,1BA$2.96
312 18th Pl NE312 18th Pl NE2BR,1BA$2.50
1620 C Street ApartmentsStandard 1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.86

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Rent Smart in Washington DC: Best Neighborhoods to Rent for University Students

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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Hill East, Washington, DC

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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 $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hill East?

The cheapest apartment in Hill East is Viva at Capitol Hill which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Hill East costs $5,124.

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 39 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 $454 which is $4,670 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hill East.

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