Cheap Homes for Rent in Washington, DC from $400 (294 Rentals)

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property at 702 Hudson Ave

$690

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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702 Hudson Ave

Takoma ParkMD20912
property at 6212 41st Ave

$725

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$725

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6212 41st Ave, Unit A

6212 41st Ave
HyattsvilleMD20782

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property at 7514 Creighton Dr

$800

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7514 Creighton Dr

College ParkMD20740
property at 7423 Walker Mill Dr

$800

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7423 Walker Mill Dr

Capitol HeightsMD20743
property at 3707 37th Pl

$845

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$845

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3707 37th Pl, Unit Room C

3707 37th Pl
BrentwoodMD20722
property at 617 Irving St NW

$850

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 31

617 Irving St NW

WashingtonDC20010

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property at 5700 Vassar Dr

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5700 Vassar Dr

College ParkMD20740
property at 7104 Claymore Ave

$950

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$950

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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7104 Claymore Ave

HyattsvilleMD20782
property at 2208 Vermont Ave

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2208 Vermont Ave

HyattsvilleMD20785

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property at 5012 Silver Hill Rd

$1,000

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6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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5012 Silver Hill Rd

Hillcrest HeightsMD20746

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property at 1447 Parkwood Pl NW

$1,025

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6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1447 Parkwood Pl NW

WashingtonDC20010

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Washington, DC

Pricing Updated: 08/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Washington, DC area range in price from $603 to $28,514 with an overall median price of $2,352. The three Washington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Coral Hills at $1,378, Oxon Run Hills at $1,400, and Michigan Park at $1,443. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Washington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Coral Hills$1,378$92948
Oxon Run Hills$1,400$90090
Michigan Park$1,443$1,123158
Dupont Park$1,450$845113
Fort Dupont$1,450$845101
Hillcrest Fairfax Village$1,450$1,050111
Marshall Heights$1,450$1,30810
Randle Heights$1,450$825173
Washington Highlands$1,450$963230
Garfield Heights$1,464$825113

Cheapest Available Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Charter House in the Downtown Silver Spring neighborhood priced from $685. The Residences at Forest Glen in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $776. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charter HouseThe GeorgiaStudio,1BA$685
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$776
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$813
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
811 Barnaby Street SE2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$893
Cypress on VineTAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh...1BR,1BA$917
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$948
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC

As of August 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington area is the $1.38 price per square foot Three Bedroom (3 Level) Model at Rock Creek Palisades in the in the Halpine neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Washington apartment is the 4514 Albemarle St NW Model at 4514 Albemarle St NW, Unit 1 starting at $1,650 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Spring Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rock Creek PalisadesThree Bedroom (3 Level)3BR,2.5BA$1.38
4514 Albemarle St NW, Unit 14514 Albemarle St NW1BR,1BA$1.27
Terrapin RowD34BR,4BA$1.09
Charter HouseThe New York1BR,1BA$1.47
Gateway Station by OneWall2B1B2BR,1BA$1.49
Chestnut Hill Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
3217 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 13217 Dubois Pl SE1BR,1BA$1.44
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington?

There are currently 8108 Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $603 to $28,514. There are also 2849 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington ranging from $490 to $27,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Washington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Washington ranges from $490 to $27,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,475.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Washington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Washington range from $900 to $15,547, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,160 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $869.

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