Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Howard University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (156 Rentals)

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1305 Euclid St NW, Unit Room
$1,250
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 24

1305 Euclid St NW, Unit Room

1305 Euclid St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Woodner
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$1,257 - $2,220
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$1,257 - $2,220
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Woodner

3636 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
Student Housing
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Holmead Apartments
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$1,370 - $1,790
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$1,370 - $1,790
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$1,370 - $1,790
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Holmead Apartments

3435 Holmead Pl NWWashington, DC 20010
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The Arden
$1,414 - $1,864
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$1,414 - $1,864
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2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Arden

2724 11th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Glenwood Apartments
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$1,525 - $1,550
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$1,525 - $1,550
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$1,525 - $1,550
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The Glenwood Apartments

2315-2321 Lincoln Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Baystate
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$1,525 - $2,350
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$1,525 - $2,350
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$1,525 - $2,350
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 24

The Baystate

1701 Mass Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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Judd and Weiler
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$1,601 - $5,724
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$1,601 - $5,724
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Judd and Weiler

1611 Eckington Pl NEWashington, DC 20002
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Walbraff Apartments
$1,650 - $2,000
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$1,650 - $2,000
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Walbraff Apartments

3025 15th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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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 The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ priced from $948. The Woodner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,257. Here are the most affordable Howard University apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$948
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,257
Park Morton IStudio 60 PercentStudio,1BA$1,275
1320 Fairmont St NW0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,295
The Fairlee0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,299
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,346
The CromwellStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,350
RichardsonSHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private...1BR,1BA$1,350
The Faircliff1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,363

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Howard University, DC

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Howard University area is the $2.19 price per square foot 30 Florida Avenue NE Model at 30 Florida Avenue NE, Unit #2 in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Howard University apartment is the 1411 Model at 1409-1411 1st St NW starting at $3,200 with a $2.13 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.
30 Florida Avenue NE, Unit #230 Florida Avenue NE3BR,3BA$2.19
1409-1411 1st St NW14112BR,1BA$2.13
1900 11th St NW, Unit Basement1900 11th St NW1BR,1BA$2.03
739 Fairmont St NW, Unit Unit B739 Fairmont St NW1BR,1BA$2.20
The Cloisters2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.24
The Arden3 Bedroom x 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.08
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
3100 WARDER ST NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
Walbraff Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.20
The Glenwood ApartmentsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.18

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,363.

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

The cheapest apartment in Howard University is 7th Flats which is listed at $930, while the average apartment in Howard University costs $2,437.

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 223 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 $1,020 which is $1,417 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Howard University.

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