Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsdale Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $400 (166 Rentals)
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1452 Smith Pl SE

1452 Smith Pl SE

Greenwood Manor Apartments

2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101

1452 Smith Pl SE

Private bedroom in 7 bed/6 bath Home
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Linwood Apartments

Langston Views

Savannah

L'Enfant Apartments

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/6 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1.5 bath Home

The Renaissance Homes

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3.5 bath Home

2920 2nd St SE
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Matthews Memorial Terrace

Skyland Apartments

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/6 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/4 bath Home

Garden Village

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home
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Maplewood Apartments

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/4 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/4 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/4 bath Home

2843 Minnesota Ave SE

Rockburne Estates

River East-Oxon Run

River Hill Apartments

3030 30th St SE

420 Newcomb St SE, Unit 3

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/3 bath Home

Watermark at Buzzard Point

Private bedroom in 3 bed/3 bath Home

209 16th St NE
Hillsdale, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillsdale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillsdale Studio Apartments | $2,275 | $900 | $9,034 |
Hillsdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,031 | $491 | $10,000+ |
Hillsdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,363 | $982 | $10,000+ |
Hillsdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,814 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Hillsdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $1,150 | $3,750 |
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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 Oxford Manor priced from $491. Greenwood Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Hillsdale apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oxford Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $491 |
Greenwood Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Langston Views | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Meadowbrook Run | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
L'Enfant Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $998 |
Woodberry Village | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Naylor Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Fairlawn Marshall | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,072 |
Chestnut Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,098 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsdale, DC
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsdale area is the $1.68 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Oxford Manor in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $1,786. The second greatest value Hillsdale apartment is the 2200 Hunter Pl SE Model at 2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101 starting at $900 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Southeast Washington 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. |
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Oxford Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101 | 2200 Hunter Pl SE | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Greenwood Manor Apartments | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
Naylor Gardens | 2 Bed 1 Bath Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Matthews Memorial Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
1603 28th St SE | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Rockburne Estates | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Fairlawn Marshall | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Langston Views | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.77 |
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Best Local Schools in Hillsdale, Washington, DC
Savoy Elementary School
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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 $1,098.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsdale?
The cheapest apartment in Hillsdale is Oxford Manor which is listed at $491, while the average apartment in Hillsdale costs $4,060.
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 316 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 $847 which is $3,213 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillsdale.
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