Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lanier Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (203 Rentals)

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The Woodner
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$1,273 - $2,182

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Base Rent$1,273 - $2,182
Total Monthly Price$1,273 - $2,182
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Woodner

3640 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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The Arden
$1,364 - $1,864

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Base Rent$1,364 - $1,864
Total Monthly Price$1,364 - $1,864
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Arden

2724 11th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Holmead Apartments
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$1,370 - $1,790

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Base Rent$1,370 - $1,790
Total Monthly Price$1,370 - $1,790
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Holmead Apartments

3435 Holmead Pl NWWashington, DC 20010
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The Griffin
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$1,595 - $2,775

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Base Rent$1,595 - $2,775
Total Monthly Price$1,595 - $2,775
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The Griffin

3801 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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2009 Wyoming
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600
Total Monthly Price$1,600
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2009 Wyoming

2009 Wyoming Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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Connecticut Plaza
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$1,609 - $3,600

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Connecticut Plaza

2901 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Walbraff Apartments
$1,650 - $2,000

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Base Rent$1,650 - $2,000
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Walbraff Apartments

3025 15th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Collection 14
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$1,678 - $3,929

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Collection 14

1400 W St NWWashington, DC 20009
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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 The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ priced from $948. 1320 Fairmont St NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Lanier Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$948
1320 Fairmont St NW0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio, 1BA$1,195
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio, 1BA$1,273
1811-1815 S St NWStudioStudio, 1BA$1,295
The Fairlee0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,299
Monroe Furnished RoomsCOLUMBIA HEIGHTS | Furnished | Utilities Includ...1BR, 1BA$1,300
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,330
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio, 1BA$1,346

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lanier Heights, DC

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lanier Heights area is the $0.46 price per square foot 2909 13th St NW Model at 2909 13th St NW, Unit Upper Unit in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Lanier Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom 01 Tier Model at The Rodman Apartments in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting at $2,677 with a $2.39 price per square foot. 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 Upper Unit2909 13th St NW6BR, 3BA$0.46
The Rodman Apartments2 Bedroom 01 Tier2BR, 1BA$2.39
The Biltmore Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.20
1900 11th St NW, Unit Basement1900 11th St NW1BR, 1BA$2.03
2745-49 Ordway StreetOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.17
The Arden3 Bedroom x 1 Bath3BR, 1BA$2.08
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.71
Walbraff Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$2.20
1441 Harvard Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.27
1824 Columbia Rd NW, Unit 2011824 Columbia Rd NWStudio, 1BA$2.33

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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 $1,346.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lanier Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Lanier Heights is The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ which is listed at $948, while the average apartment in Lanier Heights costs $2,350.

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 225 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 $1,578 which is $772 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lanier Heights.

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