
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayfair Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (35 Rentals)
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Victory Square Senior Apartments

3300 East Capitol St NE

136 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

3304.5 E Capitol St SE
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3314 East Capitol St NE

145 36th St NE

Villages of East River

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4520 Eads St NE, Unit 2

301 Anacostia Rd SE

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4101 Gault Plz NE, Unit 101

St. Stephens

4800 C St SE
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Bass Circle Apartments

221 35th St NE, Unit 4

221 35th St NE

3335 C St SE

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Mayfair Mansions

201-225 36th St NE

4630 Brooks St NE

The Grove at Parkside

Glendale Plaza

Bennington Station

4615 Central Ave NE

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221 35th St NE

229 43rd Rd NE
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 | $1,717 | $1,549 | $1,875 |
| Mayfair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $1,084 | $2,500 |
| Mayfair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $1,221 | $3,130 |
| Mayfair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,483 | $2,200 | $2,750 |
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There are currently 35 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 Mayfair Mansions priced from $974. Victory Square Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,084. Here are the most affordable Mayfair apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Mansions | One Bedroom- 1A | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| Victory Square Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| Villages of East River | 1 Bedroom-Anacostia | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Glendale Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Solstice - Residential Phase 1 | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
| Bass Circle Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Vesta Parkside Apartments | Studio, Muliple Tiers | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
| Jayde Parkside | S2A - I | Studio,1BA | $1,615 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayfair, DC
As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mayfair area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at B Street Apartments in the in the Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Mayfair apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1) Model at Boundary Stone Flats starting at $2,130 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Mayfair 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Street Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Boundary Stone Flats | 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1) | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
| Copeland Manor | 2b855 | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Villages of East River | 2 Bedroom-Marshall Heights | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 4101 Gault Plz NE, Unit 101 | 4101 Gault Plz NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Victory Square Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 4520 Eads St NE, Unit 2 | 4520 Eads St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Mayfair Mansions | One Bedroom- 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Glendale Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 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 $1,615.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mayfair?
The cheapest apartment in Mayfair is Mayfair Mansions which is listed at $974, while the average apartment in Mayfair costs $2,500.
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 17 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 $910 which is $1,590 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mayfair.
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