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32 1/2 8th St NEWashington, DC 20002
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816 Potomac Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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700 Constitution
700 Constitution Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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1717 E Capitol St SEWashington, DC 20003
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1501 Benning Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
1835 Benning Rd NE
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716 L St SE
716 L St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Jacob
633 21st St NEWashington, DC 20002
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625 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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1620 C Street Apartments
1620 C St SEWashington, DC 20003
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770 C Street Phase I
770 C StWashington, DC 20003
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1521 28th Street SE
1521-1529 28th St SEWashington, DC 20020
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The Bixby
601 L St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Paxton
1605 Benning Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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21 6th St NE
19-21 6th St NEWashington, DC 20002
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BW Bailey
1828 Q St SEWashington, DC 20020
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201 16th St NEWashington, DC 20002
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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
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524 13th Street
524 13th St NEWashington, DC 20002
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121 12th St SE
121 12th St SEWashington, DC 20003
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1928 Naylor Rd
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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 | $1,822 | $1,400 | $2,600 |
| Hill East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,059 | $925 | $3,626 |
| Hill East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $1,500 | $4,385 |
| Hill East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,699 | $2,275 | $5,972 |
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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 Bell Capitol Hill priced from $1,455. The Shelby has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,525. 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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| Bell Capitol Hill | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,455 |
| The Shelby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| 1620 C Street Apartments | Standard 1Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Jacob | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Link Apartments® H Street | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,606 |
| 1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments | Pennsylvania | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill East, DC
As of February 24, 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 750 19th St NE Model at 750 19th St NE starting at $2,500 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Carver Langston 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 |
| 750 19th St NE | 750 19th St NE | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.81 |
| 1916 C St NE, Unit 1 | 1916 C St NE | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.48 |
| 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 |
| 807 G St NE, Unit #1 | 807 G St NE | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| 204 21st St NE | 204 21st St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 1618 Isherwood St NE, Unit 1 | 1618 Isherwood St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| The Grays on Pennsylvania | 1 Bed/1 Bath (252aa1) | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| 1620 C Street Apartments | Standard 1Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
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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 $1,650.
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 $1,600, while the average apartment in Hill East costs $5,141.
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 51 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 $468 which is $4,673 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hill East.
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