Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hill East Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (113 Rentals)

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property at 1827 E Capitol St SE

$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1827 E Capitol St SE

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property at 1332 Maryland Ave NE

$1,135

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$1,135
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$1,135

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1332 Maryland Ave NE

WashingtonDC20002

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1808 Benning Rd NE, Unit 2
$1,512
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$1,512
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1808 Benning Rd NE, Unit 2

1808 Benning Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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property at 1434 A St SE

$1,595

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1434 A St SE

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The Shelby
$1,682
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Shelby

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 901 H St NE

$1,700 - $1,950

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901 H St NE

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property at 1815 A St SE

$1,750 - $2,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1815 A St SE

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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 2 Beds unit found at 1936 Naylor Rd SE priced from $1,155. Blackbird has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,521. Here are the most affordable Hill East apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1936 Naylor Rd SE2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,155
BlackbirdStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,521
612 12th St NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,524
The Bixby11MXGR1BR,1BA$1,545
Naylor Rd2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,650
524 13th StreetStandard 1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,675
The ShelbyStandard 1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,682

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill East, DC

As of July 09, 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 3 bedroom 1 bath Model at 724-726 31st St SE starting at $2,400 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
724-726 31st St SE3 bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$2.82
612 12th St NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.10
1618 Isherwood St NE, Unit 11618 Isherwood St NE1BR,1BA$2.54
1032 D St NE, Unit 1B1032 D St NEStudio ,1BA$2.36
1936 Naylor Rd SE1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
Naylor Rd2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.64
The ShelbyStandard 1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.69
1808 Benning Rd NE, Unit 21808 Benning Rd NE2BR,1BA$2.52
312 18th Pl NE312 18th Pl NE2BR,1BA$2.50

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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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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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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,682.

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

The cheapest apartment in Hill East is 1936 Naylor Rd SE which is listed at $1,159, while the average apartment in Hill East costs $6,471.

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 27 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 $558 which is $5,913 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hill East.

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