
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lanier Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (169 Rentals)
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R Street Apartments

Madrona Apartments

The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+

Harvard Village

Monroe Co-Living

C H Houston

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The Woodner

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1305 Euclid St NW, Unit Room

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1346 Kenyon St NW, Unit C - Room 2
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2745-49 Ordway Street

The Cromwell

2724-40 Porter Street

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Holmead Apartments

1630 R Street

Parkway Apartments

The Yorkshire

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The Arden

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2032 Belmont Rd NW, Unit 136

Carl F. West Estates
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1441 Harvard Street Apartments

Dorchester House

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2009 Wyoming

Hampton Arms

Adams Garden Towers

Dorchester West Apartments

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1901 16th St NW, Unit 12

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Connecticut Plaza

1443 Parkwood Pl NW, Unit 3R
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The Chalfonte

Park East Apartments

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3332 Georgia Ave NW

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Walbraff Apartments

The Parkwest Apartments

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2814 Quarry Rd NW, Unit Apt 1

The Milestone on Belmont

Highview and Castle Manor
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Lanier Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lanier Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanier Heights Studio Apartments | $1,918 | $603 | $4,419 |
| Lanier Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,552 | $868 | $6,882 |
| Lanier Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,778 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
| Lanier Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,505 | $1,714 | $10,000+ |
| Lanier Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,614 | $1,514 | $6,925 |
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There are currently 169 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Lanier Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Lanier Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lanier Heights 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 Lanier Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Street Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| Harvard Village | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,071 |
| The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| 1320 Fairmont St NW | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Cromwell | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Holmead Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,370 |
| Parkway Apartments | Micro Studio 02 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| 1630 R Street | Studio-Tier14 | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lanier Heights, DC
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lanier Heights area is the $2.39 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 01 Tier Model at The Rodman Apartments in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,677. The second greatest value Lanier Heights apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Biltmore Apartments starting at $2,449 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Lanier Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lanier Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rodman Apartments | 2 Bedroom 01 Tier | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| The Biltmore Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 1738 U St NW, Unit #1 | 1738 U St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 739 Fairmont St NW, Unit Unit B | 739 Fairmont St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 902 Westminster St NW | 902 Westminster St NW | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| 2745-49 Ordway Street | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| The Arden | 3 Bedroom x 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Walbraff Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 1320 Fairmont St NW | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $2.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLanier Heights, Washington, DC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Lanier Heights, Washington, DC
H.D. Cooke Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lanier Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lanier Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lanier Heights is under $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lanier Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Lanier Heights is R Street Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Lanier Heights costs $2,399.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lanier Heights?
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 193 regular apartments in Lanier Heights 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 Lanier Heights?
Cheap apartments in Lanier Heights have an average cost of $1,645 which is $754 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lanier Heights.
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