
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lanier Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (13 Rentals)
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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 | $1,874 | $1,102 | $4,093 |
| Lanier Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $850 | $7,845 |
| Lanier Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,843 | $1,281 | $10,000+ |
| Lanier Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,374 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Lanier Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,250 | $5,250 | $5,250 |
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There are currently 13 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 Studio unit found at The Woodner priced from $1,102. Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Lanier Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,102 |
| Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) | SHAW/U ST CORRIDOR | Furnished | Utilities Incl... | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Arcadia | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Tivoli Gardens | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,246 |
| 1235 Randolph St NW | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lanier Heights, DC
As of February 06, 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 2250 Cathedral Ave NW Model at 2250 Cathedral Ave NW, Unit 1 starting at $3,900 with a $2.44 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2909 13th St NW, Unit Upper | 2909 13th St NW | 6BR,3BA | $2.20 |
| 2250 Cathedral Ave NW, Unit 1 | 2250 Cathedral Ave NW | 3BR,2BA | $2.44 |
| The Biltmore Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 1865 Newton St NW, Unit 1 | 1865 Newton St NW | 3BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| 2724-40 Porter Street | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 3618 11th St NW | 3618 11th St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 902 Westminster St NW, Unit B-1 | 902 Westminster St NW | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| 2063 Park Rd NW | 2063 Park Rd NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 1627 Lamont St NW | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
| 745 Gresham Pl NW | Private Bed / Shared Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Lanier Heights, Washington, DC
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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 $1,406.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lanier Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Lanier Heights is Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Lanier Heights costs $7,006.
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 172 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 $1,576 which is $5,430 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lanier Heights.
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