
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lincoln area of Washington.


Paradise At Parkside Apartments

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Union Heights

Brookland Manor

Bonsai Apartments

1358 Florida Ave NE

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Jayde Parkside

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Vesta Parkside Apartments

Modera H Street

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Rowan

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Brookland Press

Avec on H Street

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Anthology

The Residences at Gateway

Big Sky Flats

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Press House

The Jamison at Dakota Crossing

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Ledger Union Market

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Theory

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Gables Union Market

The MO

Hedin House Apartments

Washington Overlook

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Kaywood Gardens Apartments

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Autumn Woods

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LaSalle Park Apartments

Landmark Apartments

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Garfield Court Apartments

3409 Eastern Ave

Gateway Gardens
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Castle Manor Apartments

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Landon Court Apartments

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Palette at Arts District

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Sovren

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Addison Row

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Lincoln, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincoln?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Studio Apartments | $1,772 | $1,055 | $2,380 |
| Lincoln 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $749 | $3,606 |
| Lincoln 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $1,185 | $8,022 |
| Lincoln 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,699 | $1,508 | $8,957 |
| Lincoln 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,051 | $1,880 | $6,566 |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lincoln Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Lincoln Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens priced from $749. Paradise At Parkside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Lincoln apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Kaywood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | Studio 1 Bath B | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Emerald Apartments | Garnet | 1BR,1BA | $1,261 |
| Union Heights | S4A | Studio,1BA | $1,283 |
| Queenstown Apartments | 2Bed 1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,293 |
| Autumn Woods | Poplar | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| LaSalle Park Apartments | One Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Landmark Apartments | Howard | 1BR,1BA | $1,341 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, DC
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln area is the $2.14 price per square foot 2 BED 2 BATH Model at The Residences at Gateway in the in the Dakota Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,085. The second greatest value Lincoln apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden Style Model at Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens starting at $1,959 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Edgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Gateway | 2 BED 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden Style | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Kenilworth Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Kaywood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Kings Park Plaza Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Landon Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Gateway Gardens | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Autumn Woods | Poplar | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Queenstown Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath Walk-in Closet | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLincoln, Washington, DC
Ranked #61
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lincoln?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lincoln is under $1,341.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lincoln?
The cheapest apartment in Lincoln is Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Lincoln costs $3,125.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lincoln?
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 247 regular apartments in Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
Cheap apartments in Lincoln have an average cost of $1,484 which is $1,641 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln.
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