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2716 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2716 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

2716 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20007
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Wisconsin House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wisconsin House

2712 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20007
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The Fleetwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fleetwood

3707 Woodley Rd NWWashington, DC 20016
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2939 Van Ness St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

2939 Van Ness St NW

2939 Van Ness St NWWashington, DC 20008
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Mclean Gardens, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mclean Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mclean Gardens area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Berkshire Apartments priced from $1,350. 3003 Van Ness has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,409. Here are the most affordable Mclean Gardens apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Berkshire ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,350
3003 Van NessStudio AStudio,1BA$1,409
Sherry HallStudio AStudio,1BA$1,425
3801 Connecticut AvenueStudio - S1HStudio,1BA$1,499
Tilden Hall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
The ChesapeakeStudio 12Studio,1BA$1,500
Idaho TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,533
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Clarence HouseStudio BStudio,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mclean Gardens, DC

As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mclean Gardens area is the $2.57 price per square foot 2 Bed-2 Bath -1150 Model at Brandywine Apartments in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Mclean Gardens apartment is the B3 Model at Avalon at Foxhall starting at $3,132 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Spring Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mclean Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brandywine Apartments2 Bed-2 Bath -11502BR,2BA$2.57
Avalon at FoxhallB32BR,2BA$2.77
4200 Cathedral Ave NWUnit 5152BR,1BA$2.70
eaves Glover Park9022BR,1BA$2.54
Connecticut House Apartments1 Bedroom - 13 Tier1BR,1BA$2.59
Avalon The Albemarle8181BR,1BA$2.62
3032 Rodman StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
4427 Nebraska Ave NW, Unit #44427 Nebraska Ave NW1BR,1BA$1.86
3601 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit Apt 2013601 Wisconsin Ave NW1BR,1BA$2.82
3003 Van NessStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mclean Gardens, Washington, DC

Ranked #64

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across District of Columbia, including Washington. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. 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 other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Mclean Gardens Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mclean Gardens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mclean Gardens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mclean Gardens is under $1,575.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mclean Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Mclean Gardens is 3003 Van Ness which is listed at $1,606, while the average apartment in Mclean Gardens costs $5,248.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mclean Gardens?

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 91 regular apartments in Mclean Gardens 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 Mclean Gardens?

Cheap apartments in Mclean Gardens have an average cost of $810 which is $4,438 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mclean Gardens.

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