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Lanier Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) priced from $1,200. 1235 Randolph St NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Lanier Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)Shared Bath | 4-6 Person Suite - Short Term Only1BR,1BA$1,200
1235 Randolph St NW0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,336
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,351
The Faircliff1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,363
Hilltop HouseStudio AStudio,1BA$1,395
The CromwellStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,395
1627 Lamont St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
The ParamountStudioStudio,1BA$1,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lanier Heights, DC

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lanier Heights 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 Lanier Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 2724-40 Porter Street starting at $2,549 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Northwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lanier Heights 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
2724-40 Porter StreetTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.32
1653 Park Rd NW, Unit #21653 Park Rd NW1BR,1BA$2.10
3618 11th St NW3618 11th St NW2BR,1BA$2.00
2745-49 Ordway StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
2800 Woodley Rd1 Bedroom H1BR,1BA$2.17
The ArcadiaOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.12
1446 Oak St NW, Unit Basement1446 Oak St NWStudio ,1BA$1.99
1627 Lamont St NWStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15
745 Gresham Pl NWPrivate Bed / Shared Bath1BR,1BA$2.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lanier Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lanier Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lanier Heights is at 1235 Randolph St NW listed at $1,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lanier Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lanier Heights Apartment is $1,200 at Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lanier Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lanier Heights is starting from $1,721 at R Street Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lanier Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lanier Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Vintage and starts from $3,649.

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