Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kalorama Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (31 Rentals)

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$2,150 - $3,325Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ora

2144 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
Student Housing
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Le Bourget
2 Bedroom Apartments

Le Bourget

2127 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
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The Marvin
Studio Apartments

The Marvin

1910 Kalorama Rd NWWashington, DC 20009

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The Hill
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Hill

2012-2014 Kalorama Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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2108 R St NW
Studio Apartments

2108 R St NW

2108 R St NWWashington, DC 20008
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2227 20th St NW
Studio Apartments

2227 20th St NW

2227 20th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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California House
Studio Apartments

California House

2153 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
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Wyoming Plaza
Studio Apartments

Wyoming Plaza

2012 Wyoming Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Carthage
Studio Apartments

The Carthage

2301 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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2110 R St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

2110 R St NW

2110 R St NWWashington, DC 20008
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2009 Wyoming Ave NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2009 Wyoming Ave NW

2009 Wyoming Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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Rock Creek Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Creek Gardens

2511 Q St NWWashington, DC 20007
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2151 Cali Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2151 Cali Street

2151 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
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The Policy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Policy

1921 Kalorama Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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2000 Connecticut Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Connecticut Avenue

2000 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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The Park Crest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Park Crest

2070 Belmont Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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Washington Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Hill

2229 Bancroft Pl NWWashington, DC 20008
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2219 California St NW
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2219 California St NW

2219 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
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King William Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

King William Apartments

1838 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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Kalorama, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kalorama Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kalorama area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at State House Apartments priced from $1,450. Rock Creek Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Kalorama apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,450
Rock Creek GardensOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,750
Q Street Apartments1L1BR,1BA$1,994
The Windsor - Kalorama1C1BR,1BA$2,400
Ora08+Den1BR,1BA$3,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalorama, DC

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kalorama area is the $2.16 price per square foot 1L Model at Q Street Apartments in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,994. The second greatest value Kalorama apartment is the 2149 N St NW Model at 2149 N St NW, Unit 2 starting at $2,700 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kalorama apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Q Street Apartments1L1BR,1BA$2.16
2149 N St NW, Unit 22149 N St NW2BR,2BA$3.00
The Windsor - Kalorama2C2BR,1BA$5.13
Ora051BR,1BA$5.36
Rock Creek GardensOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$3.05
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$3.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kalorama, Washington, DC

Ranked #52

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Getting Around the Kalorama Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

74 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kalorama Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kalorama?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kalorama is under $3,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kalorama?

The cheapest apartment in Kalorama is Rock Creek Gardens which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Kalorama costs $3,360.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kalorama?

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 15 regular apartments in Kalorama that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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