Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Minnesota Ave Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (81 Rentals)

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3209 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 2
$1,140
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3209 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 2

3209 Dubois Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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property at 221 35th St NE

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221 35th St NE, Unit 4

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property at 5433 C St SE

$1,500

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5433 C St SE

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3335 C St SE
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3335 C St SE

3335 C St SEWashington, DC 20019
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11Hundred Apartments
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1100 Eastern Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
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Ames Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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3533 Ames St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Minnesota Ave, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Minnesota Ave Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Minnesota Ave 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 Minnesota Ave apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mayfair MansionsOne Bedroom- 1A1BR,1BA$974
Victory Square Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,084
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1,125
Banneker PlaceEfficiency Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,149
River East-Banneker West1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,149
Villages of East River1 Bedroom-Anacostia1BR,1BA$1,250
Residences at HayesStudioStudio,1BA$1,292
Anacostia GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Minnesota Ave, DC

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Minnesota Ave area is the $1.74 price per square foot 5326 B St SE Model at 5326 B St SE, Unit 3 in the in the Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Minnesota Ave apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at 4945 Sheriff Rd NE starting at $1,350 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the East Corner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Minnesota Ave apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5326 B St SE, Unit 35326 B St SE2BR,1BA$1.74
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Anacostia GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.80
Villages of East River2 Bedroom-Marshall Heights2BR,1BA$1.84
3209 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 23209 Dubois Pl SE1BR,1BA$1.43
4101 Gault Plz NE, Unit 1014101 Gault Plz NE1BR,1BA$1.75
1014 48th Pl NE1014 48th Pl NE1BR,1BA$1.39
Hilltop Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.85
Victory Square Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1.88

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Discover the top neighborhoods for university students to rent in Washington D.C. Find affordable, convenient, and vibrant areas near major campuses on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Minnesota Ave, Washington, DC

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Minnesota Ave Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Minnesota Ave?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Minnesota Ave is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Minnesota Ave?

The cheapest apartment in Minnesota Ave is Mayfair Mansions which is listed at $974, while the average apartment in Minnesota Ave costs $6,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Minnesota Ave?

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 23 regular apartments in Minnesota Ave 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 Minnesota Ave?

Cheap apartments in Minnesota Ave have an average cost of $772 which is $5,728 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Minnesota Ave.

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