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Square 50
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Square 50

1211 23rd St NWWashington, DC 20037
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Liberty Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Place

881 3rd StWashington, DC 20001
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The Golden Rule Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Golden Rule Plaza

1050 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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1001 @ Waterfront
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1001 @ Waterfront

1001 3rd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Capitol Park Tower
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Park Tower

301 G St NWWashington, DC 20024
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Empire
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Empire

2000 F St NWWashington, DC 20006
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M Street Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

M Street Towers

1112 M St NWWashington, DC 20005
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Mall, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mall Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mall area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Capitol Park Plaza and Twins priced from $1,198. 555 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,246. Here are the most affordable Mall apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capitol Park Plaza and TwinsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,198
555Senior Housing S4Studio,1BA$1,246
Liberty PlaceStudio AStudio,1BA$1,369
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
Mass PlaceStudio (530sqft)Studio,1BA$1,624
Meridian at Gallery PlaceDecaturStudio,1BA$1,628
Mass CourtStudio 546Studio,1BA$1,632
The BanksStudio-A5Studio,1BA$1,647
EmpireSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,675
Gables City VistaS02Studio,1BA$1,680

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mall, DC

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mall area is the $3.00 price per square foot H Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $8,136. The second greatest value Mall apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Historic Row Apartments starting at $3,850 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mall apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ashton at Judiciary SquareH3BR,2BA$3.00
Historic Row Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
817 6th St NW, Unit B817 6th St NW3BR,2BA$2.71
Carmel PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.05
Waterside TowersTower (1 Bedroom)1BR,1BA$2.86
603 G St SW, Unit BasementFurnishedAPT603 G St SW1BR,1BA$2.27
Capitol Park Plaza and Twins1 Bed 1 Bath Executive1BR,1BA$2.58
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationOne Bedroom - Leo1BR,1BA$3.18
Square 50The CapitolStudio ,1BA$2.91
Liberty PlaceStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.00

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Rent Smart in Washington DC: Best Neighborhoods to Rent for University Students

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Mall, Washington, DC

Ranked #14

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Washington. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mall Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mall?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mall is under $1,680.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mall?

The cheapest apartment in Mall is Liberty Place which is listed at $1,456, while the average apartment in Mall costs $7,678.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mall?

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 107 regular apartments in Mall 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 Mall?

Cheap apartments in Mall have an average cost of $306 which is $7,372 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mall.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

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I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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