
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsdale Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (150 Rentals)
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1452 Smith Pl SE

Greenwood Manor Apartments

Linwood Apartments

Langston Views

Savannah

L'Enfant Apartments

Randle Hill

Naylor Gardens

Fairlawn Marshall
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Cedar Heights

127 Wilmington Pl SE

816 Potomac Ave SE

555

3107 Naylor Rd SE

2843 Minnesota Ave SE

Rockburne Estates
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River East-Oxon Run

420 Newcomb St SE, Unit Unit 3

1422 W St SE

3111 Naylor Rd SE

Bowen Flats

70 I St SE

Garden Village

1601 17th St

Meadowbrook Run

1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2
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1603 28th St SE

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700 Constitution

1733 Minnesota Ave SE

J.COOPERS ROW

Oxford Manor

Watermark at Buzzard Point

Maplewood Apartments

134 13th St SE, Unit lower level

The Robinson
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1806 C St SE

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2838 Hartford St SE

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Beckert's Park

729 Congress St SE, Unit Studio Basement Apartment

313 Parkland Pl SE, Unit 2
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Hillsdale, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillsdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Studio Apartments | $1,958 | $900 | $5,302 |
| Hillsdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,458 | $750 | $8,589 |
| Hillsdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,568 | $963 | $10,000+ |
| Hillsdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,111 | $1,114 | $10,000+ |
| Hillsdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $600 | $6,000 |
| Hillsdale 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $1,080 | $6,500 |
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Cheapest Available Hillsdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillsdale area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenwood Manor Apartments priced from $825. Langston Views has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Hillsdale apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Langston Views | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| L'Enfant Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| Fairlawn Marshall | 2 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,072 |
| South Pointe Apartments | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| River East-Banneker West | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| 555 | Senior Housing S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,246 |
| River Hill Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,259 |
| Rockburne Estates | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,297 |
| River East-Oxon Run | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsdale, DC
As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsdale area is the $0.54 price per square foot OSLOhill Units 2-5 Model at OSLOhill Co-Living Apartments in the in the Hillsdale neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Hillsdale apartment is the 3 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths Model at Chestnut Hill Apartments starting at $1,560 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Oxon Run Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSLOhill Co-Living Apartments | OSLOhill Units 2-5 | 6BR,6BA | $0.54 |
| Chestnut Hill Apartments | 3 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| Greenwood Manor Apartments | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 1301-1305 U St SE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Oxford Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 1603 28th St SE | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Rockburne Estates | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Howard Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Langston Views | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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Best Local Schools in Hillsdale, Washington, DC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillsdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillsdale is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsdale?
The cheapest apartment in Hillsdale is Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Hillsdale costs $3,592.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillsdale?
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 540 regular apartments in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale?
Cheap apartments in Hillsdale have an average cost of $1,011 which is $2,581 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillsdale.
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