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Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Washington, DC

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Washington, DC area range in price from $611 to $33,262 with an overall median price of $4,349. The three Washington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Westover at $1,395, Grant Park at $1,200, and Marshall Heights at $1,295. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Washington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Westover$1,650$1,3952
Grant Park$1,664$1,2009
Marshall Heights$1,775$1,29510
Coral Hills$1,800$1,03942
Randle Highlands$1,817$800108
Cheltenham Park$1,827$1,4355
East Corner$1,829$1,11214
Glassmanor$1,832$98588
Goodacre Knolls$1,838$611117
Brookside Forest$1,848$61175

Cheapest Available Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Washington, DC is a 2 Beds unit found at Park Montgomery West in the Kilmarock neighborhood priced from $611. Edgewood 611 & Gardens in the Edgewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Montgomery West2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$611
Edgewood 611 & Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
Riggs Crossing Senior Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$801
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Liberty Place1 BR LRSP1BR,1BA$841
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$932
Langston ViewsStudioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington area is the $0.55 price per square foot 3007 20th St NE Model at 3007 20th St NE, Unit 2 in the in the Dakota Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Washington apartment is the 463 Orange St SE Model at 463 Orange St SE, Unit # 3 starting at $990 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the Hillsdale 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.
3007 20th St NE, Unit 23007 20th St NE1BR,1BA$0.55
463 Orange St SE, Unit # 3463 Orange St SE1BR,1BA$0.38
9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement9717 Connecticut Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
1606 Simmons Ct, Unit Basement Unit in Mclean1606 Simmons Ct1BR,1BA$1.13
2304 57th Ave2304 57th AveStudio ,1BA$0.87
University View4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH TOWER 14BR,4BA$0.86
921 52nd St NE, Unit 101921 52nd St NE1BR,1BA$1.00
Iverson Towers & Anton House Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Riggs Crossing Senior Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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Washington, DC

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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington?

There are currently 7797 Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $611 to $33,262. There are also 2642 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington ranging from $200 to $44,000.

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 $200 to $44,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,060.

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 $21,813, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,180.

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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

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