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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 | $2,020 | $1,541 | $2,824 |
| Hill East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $925 | $3,730 |
| Hill East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,072 | $1,300 | $5,700 |
| Hill East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,477 | $1,858 | $7,060 |
| Hill East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,050 | $7,050 | $7,050 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Pentacle Group Apartments priced from $1,464. 524 13th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,555. Here are the most affordable Hill East apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pentacle Group Apartments | 1 Bedroom with Balcony/Patio-Pentacle | 1BR,1BA | $1,464 |
| 524 13th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,555 |
| Anthology | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,576 |
| 1620 C Street Apartments | Standard 1Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
| 770 C Street Phase I | 1 Bedroom 60% (668) | 1BR,1BA | $1,737 |
| The Shelby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,777 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill East, DC
As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hill East area is the $2.28 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at 519 16th St SE in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Hill East apartment is the 2BR/2BA Apt Model at 724 5th ST NE starting at $3,299 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Hill East 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 519 16th St SE | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| 724 5th ST NE | 2BR/2BA Apt | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| Bell Capitol Hill | B2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.03 |
| 204 21st St NE, Unit 2 | 204 21st St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| 1032 D St NE, Unit 1B | 1032 D St NE | Studio ,1BA | $2.21 |
| 770 C Street Phase I | 1 Bedroom 60% (668) | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| The Pentacle Group Apartments | 1 Bedroom with Balcony/Patio-Pentacle | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| The Grays on Pennsylvania | 1 Bed/1 Bath (252aa1) | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| 312 18th Pl NE, Unit 4 | 312 18th Pl NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 326 14th Place Northeast, Unit #4 | 326 14th Place Northeast | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHill East, Washington, DC
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Best Local Schools in Hill East, Washington, DC
Payne Elementary School
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Public School - Grades PK-5 (317)
8 out of 10
Eliot-Hine Middle School
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Public School - Grades 6-8 (313)
4 out of 10
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Getting Around the Hill East Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
77 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,777.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hill East?
The cheapest apartment in Hill East is The Pentacle Group Apartments which is listed at $1,464, while the average apartment in Hill East costs $7,050.
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 37 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 $389 which is $6,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hill East.
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