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Howard University, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Howard University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Howard University area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Morton I priced from $1,099. Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Howard University apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Morton IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)SHAW/U ST CORRIDOR | Furnished | Utilities Incl...1BR,1BA$1,200
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,246
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,265
The Glenwood ApartmentsEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$1,350
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,351
The Faircliff1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,363
Carver ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,380
Carver and Slowe ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,380

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Howard University, DC

As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Howard University area is the $2.20 price per square foot 2909 13th St NW Model at 2909 13th St NW, Unit Upper in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $6,595. The second greatest value Howard University apartment is the 13 S St NE Model at 13 S St NE starting at $4,900 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Howard University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2909 13th St NW, Unit Upper2909 13th St NW6BR,3BA$2.20
13 S St NE13 S St NE4BR,3BA$1.66
3618 11th St NW3618 11th St NW2BR,1BA$2.00
1653 Park Rd NW, Unit #21653 Park Rd NW1BR,1BA$2.10
75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 175 Florida Ave NW3BR,1.5BA$1.41
Third and RhodeOne Bedroom / One Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
The Cloisters1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36
1627 Lamont St NWStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15
745 Gresham Pl NWPrivate Bed / Shared Bath1BR,1BA$2.17
The Glenwood ApartmentsEFFICIENCYStudio ,1BA$2.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Howard University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Howard University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Howard University is under $1,380.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Howard University?

The cheapest apartment in Howard University is Park Morton I which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Howard University costs $7,006.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Howard University?

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 270 regular apartments in Howard University 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 Howard University?

Cheap apartments in Howard University have an average cost of $1,019 which is $5,987 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Howard University.

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