Cheap Homes for Rent in Washington, DC from $485 (444 Rentals)

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property at 202 N Huron Dr
$750 - $1,000

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Base Rent$750 - $1,000

Total Monthly Price$750 - $1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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202 N Huron Dr

Oxon HillMD20745
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property at 7514 Creighton Dr
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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7514 Creighton Dr

College ParkMD20740
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property at 2804 Bellbrook St
$800 - $950

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Base Rent$800 - $950

Total Monthly Price$800 - $950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2804 Bellbrook St

Temple HillsMD20748
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property at 2014 Ritchie Rd
$850 - $1,050

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Base Rent$850 - $1,050

Total Monthly Price$850 - $1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2014 Ritchie Rd

District HeightsMD20747

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property at 2804 Bellbrook St
$800 - $950
1 Bedroom Rentals
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2804 Bellbrook St

Temple HillsMD20748

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property at 2014 Ritchie Rd
$850 - $1,050
1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
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2014 Ritchie Rd

District HeightsMD20747
property at 5202 Leverett St
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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5202 Leverett St, Unit Room 4

5202 Leverett St
Oxon HillMD20745
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property at 6735 Radcliffe Dr
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
3 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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6735 Radcliffe Dr

AlexandriaVA22307
property at 3801 Oglethorpe St
$1,000 - $1,100
1 Bedroom Rentals
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3801 Oglethorpe St

HyattsvilleMD20782
property at 1864 Columbia Rd NW
$1,000 - $3,200
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1864 Columbia Rd NW

WashingtonDC20009

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Washington, DC

Pricing Updated: 09/27/2026

Current rental homes in the Washington, DC area range in price from $125 to $26,500 with an overall median price of $3,050. The three Washington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ashdale at $950, Van Ness at $1,080, and Birchdale at $1,100. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Washington Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ashdale$950$9501
Van Ness$1,080$9001
Birchdale$1,100$9503
Woodley Park$1,270$1,0804
Barracks Row$1,370$1,2307
North Forestville$1,375$8508
Bolling Air Force Base$1,400$75025
Cleveland Park$1,595$1,0809
Hillcrest Fairfax Village$1,687$97543
H Street$1,700$1,01014

Cheapest Available Washington Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in Washington, DC is a 1 Bed home found at 5424 Old Temple Hill Rd in the Temple Hills neighborhood priced from $485. 10423 Knollwood Dr in the Powder Mill Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5424 Old Temple Hill Rd5424 Old Temple Hill Rd1BR, 1BA$485
10423 Knollwood Dr10423 Knollwood Dr1BR, 1BA$800
4201 16th St NW4201 16th St NW1BR, 1BA$900

Best Value Homes for Rent in Washington, DC

As of September 27, 2026 the best value rental home in the Washington area is the $0.17 price per square foot 3310 Rutgers St Model at 3310 Rutgers St in the College Heights Estates neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Washington rental home is the 1837 R St NW Model at 1837 R St NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood starting at $1,750 with a $0.37 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3310 Rutgers St3310 Rutgers St1BR, 2BA$0.17
1837 R St NW1837 R St NW6BR, 4.5BA$0.37
4201 16th St NW4201 16th St NW1BR, 1BA$0.20
6953 Pine Crest Ave6953 Pine Crest Ave1BR, 1BA$0.35
2505 Falling Brook Terrace2505 Falling Brook Terrace1BR, 1BA$0.43
1255 Meigs Pl NE1255 Meigs Pl NE2BR, 1BA$0.56
2120 North Capitol St NW2120 North Capitol St NW1BR, 1BA$0.30
716 HIGHLAND AVE NW716 HIGHLAND AVE NW1BR, 1BA$0.40
1014 48th Pl NE1014 48th Pl NE1BR, 1BA$0.48
6244 Williamsburg Blvd6244 Williamsburg Blvd1BR, 1BA$0.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington?

There are currently 8092 Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $200 to $25,950. There are also 2618 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington ranging from $485 to $25,500.

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 $485 to $25,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,222.

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 $712 to $15,526, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $13,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,110 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $200.

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