Cheap Homes for Rent in Hill East Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,300 (45 Rentals)

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1920 Naylor Rd 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pentacle Group Apartments1 Bedroom with Balcony/Patio-Pentacle1BR,1BA$1,464
524 13th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,555
1620 C Street ApartmentsStandard 1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,720
770 C Street Phase I1 Bedroom 60% (668)1BR,1BA$1,737
The ShelbyStudioStudio,1BA$1,777
The Grays on Pennsylvania1 Bed/1 Bath (252aa8)1BR,1BA$1,781

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill East, DC

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hill East area is the $2.39 price per square foot 655 16th St NE Model at 655 16th St NE, Unit A in the in the Carver Langston neighborhood starting from $4,430. The second greatest value Hill East apartment is the 519 16th St SE Model at 519 16th St SE, Unit Apt 2 starting at $4,200 with a $2.33 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.
655 16th St NE, Unit A655 16th St NE3BR,2.5BA$2.39
519 16th St SE, Unit Apt 2519 16th St SE3BR,2BA$2.33
519 16th St SE3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.33
The Pentacle Group Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath- Pentacle3BR,1.5BA$2.62
1618 Isherwood St NE, Unit 41618 Isherwood St NE1BR,1BA$2.40
Bell Capitol HillA1L1BR,1BA$2.75
1032 D St NE, Unit 1B1032 D St NEStudio ,1BA$2.21
770 C Street Phase I1 Bedroom 60% (668)1BR,1BA$2.60
The Grays on Pennsylvania1 Bed/1 Bath (252aa1)1BR,1BA$2.96
312 18th Pl NE, Unit 4312 18th Pl NE2BR,1BA$2.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hill East

What type of rentals are currently available in Hill East?

There are currently 538 Apartments for Rent in Hill East, DC with pricing that ranges from $900 to $9,950. There are also 129 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hill East ranging from $1,307 to $5,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hill East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hill East ranges from $1,307 to $5,895 with an average monthly rent of $3,420.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hill East?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hill East range from $1,225 to $9,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,307 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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