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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayfair Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (36 Rentals)
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Paradise At Parkside Apartments
3598 Hayes St NEWashington, DC 20019
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136 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast
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3304.5 E Capitol St SE
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Boundary Stone Flats
800 Kenilworth Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
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305 37th St SEWashington, DC 20019
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145 36th St NE
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1449 Olive St NE, Unit Apt 4
1449 Olive St NEWashington, DC 20019
301 Anacostia Rd SE
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4520 Eads St NE, Unit 2, Unit 2
4520 Eads St NEWashington, DC 20019
4020 Blaine St NE
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4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT, Unit BASEMENT APT
4518 Clay St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Solstice - Residential Phase 1
3534 E Capitol St NEWashington, DC 20019
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1136 45th St NE, Unit 4
1136 45th St NEWashington, DC 20019
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846 48th St NE
846 48th St NEWashington, DC 20019
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221 35th St NE
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221 35th St NE, Unit Unit 4, Unit Unit 4
221 35th St NE
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Bass Circle Apartments
4511 Bass Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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3335 C St SE
3335 C St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Victory Square Senior Apartments
600 Barnes St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Ames Street Apartments
3533 Ames St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Triangle View
3600 B St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Mayfair Mansions
3744 Hayes St NEWashington, DC 20019
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201-225 36th St NE
201-225 36th St NEWashington, DC 20019
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The Grove at Parkside
600 Kenilworth Ter NEWashington, DC 20019
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Glendale Plaza
4651 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
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Bennington Station
4111 Ames St NEWashington, DC 20019
4615 Central Ave NE
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Hayes Street Apartments
4427 Hayes St NEWashington, DC 20019
165 35th St NE, Unit 2, Unit 2
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221 35th St NE
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229 43rd Rd 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 | $1,715 | $1,615 | $1,875 |
| Mayfair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $900 | $2,500 |
| Mayfair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $1,200 | $3,130 |
| Mayfair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $1,508 | $5,300 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jayde Parkside | S2A - I | Studio,1BA | $1,615 |
| Vesta Parkside Apartments | Studio, Tiers 02 and 33 | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| Fort Chaplin Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,708 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayfair, DC
As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mayfair area is the $2.63 price per square foot 1537 Kenilworth Ave NE Model at 1537 Kenilworth Ave NE, Unit 1 in the in the Burrville neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Mayfair apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1) Model at Boundary Stone Flats starting at $2,129 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1537 Kenilworth Ave NE, Unit 1 | 1537 Kenilworth Ave NE | 3BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Boundary Stone Flats | 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1) | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 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 |
| Glendale Plaza | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Mayfair Mansions | One Bedroom- 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Bass Circle Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Vesta Parkside Apartments | Studio, Tier 29 | Studio ,1BA | $3.01 |
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 $1,708.
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 $2,475.
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 83 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 $1,497 which is $978 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mayfair.
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