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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 Tivoli Gardens priced from $1,181. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,181
Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)Shared Bath | 4-6 Person Suite1BR,1BA$1,200
The ArcadiaStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
1724 Kalorama Rd NW2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,281
The CromwellStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,309
Parkway ApartmentsMicro Studio 17 TierStudio,1BA$1,315
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,351
The Faircliff1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,363
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,399
1627 Lamont St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lanier Heights, DC

As of December 26, 2025 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2909 13th St NW, Unit Upper2909 13th St NW6BR,3BA$2.20
2250 Cathedral Ave NW, Unit Unit 12250 Cathedral Ave NW3BR,2BA$2.44
The Biltmore Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.48
2724-40 Porter StreetTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.41
3618 11th St NW3618 11th St NW2BR,1BA$1.90
2745-49 Ordway StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Cleveland House1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.62
Tivoli Gardens1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.62
1724 Kalorama Rd NW1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00
1627 Lamont St NWStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15

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Lanier Heights, Washington, DC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lanier Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Lanier Heights?

There are currently 1269 Apartments for Rent in Lanier Heights, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $15,070. There are also 284 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lanier Heights ranging from $200 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lanier Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lanier Heights ranges from $200 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,675.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lanier Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lanier Heights range from $1,850 to $15,070, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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