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Paradise At Parkside Apartments
3598 Hayes St NEWashington, DC 20019
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayfair Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (18 Rentals)
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3300 East Capitol St NE
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136 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast
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$1,194 - $1,9031 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Solstice - Residential Phase 1
3534 E Capitol St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Villages of East River
305 37th St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Bass Circle Apartments
4511 Bass Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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600 Kenilworth Ter NEWashington, DC 20019
3318 East Capitol St NE
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3301 C St SE
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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 | $1,726 | $1,310 | $1,875 |
| Mayfair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $900 | $2,500 |
| Mayfair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,314 | $1,200 | $3,130 |
| Mayfair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $1,508 | $2,750 |
| Mayfair 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,880 | $1,880 |
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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $974. 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 | One Bedroom- 1A | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| 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 | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayfair, DC
As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mayfair area is the $2.23 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Fort Chaplin Park in the in the Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,393. The second greatest value Mayfair apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1) Model at Boundary Stone Flats starting at $2,112 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Woodridge 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. |
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| Fort Chaplin Park | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.23 |
| 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 | $1.88 |
| 4427 A St SE | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.31 |
| Glendale Plaza | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Mayfair Mansions | One Bedroom- 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Bass Circle Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
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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 $2,477.
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 100 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 $1,664 which is $813 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mayfair.
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