Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mall Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (33 Rentals)

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Liberty Place
Studio to 1 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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819 6th St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

819 6th St NW

819 6th St 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 1 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Park Tower

301 G St NWWashington, DC 20024
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Square 50
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Square 50

1211 23rd St NWWashington, DC 20037

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Empire
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Empire

2000 F St NWWashington, DC 20006
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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 1 Bed unit found at Liberty Place priced from $841. 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
Liberty Place1 BR LRSP1BR,1BA$841
5551 Bed JR 4Studio,1BA$1,246
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
Mass PlaceStudio (530sqft)Studio,1BA$1,624
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,722
Zen ApolloUrban One - 478Studio,1BA$1,750
The Cambridge ApartmentsStudio StandardStudio,1BA$1,751
Mount Vernon PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
The ChannelStudio-C-OCStudio,1BA$1,806
BalsaS1Studio,1BA$1,930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mall, DC

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mall area is the $2.49 price per square foot H Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $6,755. The second greatest value Mall apartment is the 2BD 2BA Model at The Lansburgh starting at $4,325 with a $3.26 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$2.49
The Lansburgh2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$3.26
Eliot on 4thB052BR,2BA$3.39
Carmel PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.05
Mount Vernon Plaza2x2 Townhome2BR,2BA$3.54
Meridian at Gallery PlaceMonroe I1BR,1BA$3.40
Waterside TowersGarden (1 Bedroom Outside)1BR,1BA$3.01
2205 K Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
Square 50The CapitolStudio ,1BA$2.91
Liberty PlaceStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.00

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Mall, Washington, DC

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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 $1,930.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mall?

The cheapest apartment in Mall is Liberty Place which is listed at $841, while the average apartment in Mall costs $6,682.

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 31 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 $175 which is $6,507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mall.

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