Cheap Homes for Rent in the Hill East Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (33 Rentals)

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property at 724 13th St SE

$1,250 - $1,900

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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724 13th St SE

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property at 758 19th St NE

$1,300

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$1,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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758 19th St NE

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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

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property at 1209 I St SE

$1,450

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$1,450
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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1209 I 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. Viva at Capitol Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. 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
Viva at Capitol HillCAPITOL HILL | Furnished | Utilities Included |...1BR,1BA$1,275
612 12th St NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,524
The Bixby11MXGR1BR,1BA$1,657
Avec on H StreetStudio-AStudio,1BA$1,735
1620 C Street ApartmentsStandard 1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
412 19th St NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill East, DC

As of August 05, 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 314 5th St SE Model at 314 5th St SE, Unit B starting at $2,500 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Southwest 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
314 5th St SE, Unit B314 5th St SE1BR,1.5BA$2.12
1227 Massachusetts Ave SE, Unit B1227 Massachusetts Ave SE2BR,1BA$2.05
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
1936 Naylor Rd SE1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
264 16th St SE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.92
1808 Benning Rd NE, Unit 21808 Benning Rd NE2BR,1BA$2.52
312 18th Pl NE, Unit 4312 18th Pl NE2BR,1BA$2.33

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 Hill East

What type of rentals are currently available in Hill East?

There are currently 603 Apartments for Rent in Hill East, DC with pricing that ranges from $875 to $8,750. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hill East ranging from $760 to $8,750.

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 $760 to $8,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,705.

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