Cheap Homes for Rent in the Howard University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (61 Rentals)

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property at 1447 Parkwood Pl NW

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1447 Parkwood Pl NW

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property at 8 R St NW

$1,225 - $1,375

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$1,225 - $1,375
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$1,225 - $1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 R St NW

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property at 1323 Florida Ave NW

$1,299 - $1,449

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1323 Florida Ave NW

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property at 1327 Belmont St NW

$1,369 - $1,425

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$1,369 - $1,425
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1327 Belmont St NW

WashingtonDC20009

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property at 1901 16th St NW

$1,600

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$1,600
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1901 16th St NW, Unit 13

1901 16th St NW
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property at 3101 Sherman Ave NW

$1,800

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$1,800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3101 Sherman Ave NW, Unit 103

3101 Sherman Ave NW
WashingtonDC20010

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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 R Street Apartments priced from $825. The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $948. Here are the most affordable Howard University apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$948
The Gale EckingtonStudio 1 Bath - S02 Affordable 80%Studio,1BA$1,045
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,248
1320 Fairmont St NW0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,275
Park Morton IStudio 60 PercentStudio,1BA$1,275
The CromwellStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,350
Carver ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,362
Carver and Slowe ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,362

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Howard University, DC

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Howard University area is the $2.52 price per square foot 783 Irving Street NW Model at 783 Irving Street NW, Unit 1 in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Howard University apartment is the 749 Park Rd NW Model at 749 Park Rd NW, Unit 4 starting at $1,995 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Howard University 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.
783 Irving Street NW, Unit 1783 Irving Street NW3BR,2.5BA$2.52
749 Park Rd NW, Unit 4749 Park Rd NW2BR,1.5BA$1.81
The Hillside2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.63
Ellington Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
902 Westminster St NW902 Westminster St NW2BR,2BA$2.63
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
124 Q St NW, Unit 4124 Q St NW2BR,1BA$2.25
1441 Harvard Street ApartmentsStudio- Unit BStudio ,1BA$2.66
Park Morton IStudio 80 Percent AMIStudio ,1BA$2.64
1320 Fairmont St NW0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.55

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Howard University, Washington, DC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Howard University

What type of rentals are currently available in Howard University?

There are currently 1204 Apartments for Rent in Howard University, DC with pricing that ranges from $825 to $14,094. There are also 329 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Howard University ranging from $850 to $11,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Howard University?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Howard University ranges from $850 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,232.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Howard University?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Howard University range from $1,614 to $14,094, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,280 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,160 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,514.

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