
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayfair Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (18 Rentals)
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136 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

Solstice - Residential Phase 1

4236 Benning Rd NE

Villages of East River

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3318 East Capitol St NE

4253 Brooks St NE

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4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT

145 36th St NE

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Mayfair Mansions

201-225 36th St NE

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Mayfair, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mayfair?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Studio Apartments | $1,699 | $1,310 | $1,875 |
| Mayfair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $900 | $2,500 |
| Mayfair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $1,200 | $3,130 |
| Mayfair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,729 | $1,508 | $5,300 |
| Mayfair 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,880 | $1,880 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Mayfair Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Mayfair Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mayfair area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Paradise At Parkside Apartments priced from $900. Mayfair Mansions has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here are the most affordable Mayfair apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Mayfair Mansions | Two Bedroom- 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| Solstice - Residential Phase 1 | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,194 |
| Villages of East River | 1 Bedroom-Anacostia | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Bass Circle Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayfair, DC
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mayfair area is the $2.52 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Sheriff Road Residences in the in the Burrville neighborhood starting from $5,300. The second greatest value Mayfair apartment is the 1537 Kenilworth Ave NE Model at 1537 Kenilworth Ave NE, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Burrville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mayfair apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Road Residences | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| 1537 Kenilworth Ave NE, Unit 1 | 1537 Kenilworth Ave NE | 3BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Boundary Stone Flats | 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1) | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Copeland Manor | 2b847 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Villages of East River | 2 Bedroom-Marshall Heights | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT | 4518 Clay St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Fort Chaplin Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Mayfair Mansions | One Bedroom- 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Bass Circle Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mayfair Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mayfair?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mayfair is under $1,741.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mayfair?
The cheapest apartment in Mayfair is Paradise At Parkside Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Mayfair costs $2,487.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mayfair?
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 95 regular apartments in Mayfair 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 Mayfair?
Cheap apartments in Mayfair have an average cost of $1,521 which is $966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mayfair.
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