Cheap Homes for Rent in Hill East Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (28 Rentals)

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property at 1527 28th St SE

$1,150

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$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1527 28th St SE

WashingtonDC20020
property at 1323 Anacostia Rd SE

$1,175

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$1,175

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1323 Anacostia Rd SE, Unit 2, Unit 2

1323 Anacostia Rd SE
WashingtonDC20019

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property at 1501 27th St SE

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1501 27th St SE, Unit 406, Unit 406

1501 27th St SE
WashingtonDC20020

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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 $1,150. 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$1,150
The ShelbyStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
The Pentacle Group Apartments1 Bedroom with Balcony/Patio-Pentacle1BR,1BA$1,464
1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE ApartmentsFederalStudio,1BA$1,530
AnthologyS7Studio,1BA$1,545
1620 C Street ApartmentsStandard 1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,575
Bell Capitol HillS1AStudio,1BA$1,580
1010 G St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,628
Naylor Rd2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,650
Beckert's ParkS7Studio,1BA$1,653

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill East, DC

As of May 01, 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 1.5 bath- Pentacle Model at The Pentacle Group Apartments starting at $2,405 with a $2.62 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2012 D St NE, Unit APT 42012 D St NE2BR,3BA$2.43
The Pentacle Group Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath- Pentacle3BR,1.5BA$2.62
1501 G St SE, Unit #11501 G St SE1BR,1BA$2.94
633 14th St NE, Unit 2 - LOWER633 14th St NE1BR,1.5BA$2.66
209 19th St NE, Unit 3209 19th St NE2BR,1BA$2.67
1618 Isherwood St NE, Unit 11618 Isherwood St NE1BR,1BA$2.54
1010 G St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.33
770 C Street Phase I1 Bedroom 60% (633)1BR,1BA$2.69
Naylor Rd2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.64
1620 C Street ApartmentsStandard 1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hill East, Washington, DC

Ranked #89

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hill East

What type of rentals are currently available in Hill East?

There are currently 590 Apartments for Rent in Hill East, DC with pricing that ranges from $925 to $5,768. There are also 135 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hill East ranging from $710 to $10,000.

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 $710 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,253.

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 $1,750 to $5,768, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,210 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,130 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,700.

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