
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Pleasant Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mount Pleasant area of Washington.


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Park Ellison

3060 16th St NW

The Vintage

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1900 Lamont
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Pleasant?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Studio Apartments | $1,756 | $1,248 | $2,199 |
| Mount Pleasant 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $1,800 | $3,339 |
| Mount Pleasant 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,314 | $2,599 | $4,000 |
| Mount Pleasant 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $2,975 | $2,975 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mount Pleasant Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Mount Pleasant Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Pleasant area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Woodner priced from $1,248. The Parkhill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Mount Pleasant apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,248 |
| The Parkhill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Park East Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,588 |
| 1630 Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,641 |
| Park Ellison | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,730 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Pleasant, DC
As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Pleasant area is the $3.37 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Park East Apartments in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,760. The second greatest value Mount Pleasant apartment is the Studio - 01 Tier Model at 1900 Lamont starting at $1,879 with a $3.15 price per square foot in the Northwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Pleasant apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park East Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 1900 Lamont | Studio - 01 Tier | Studio ,1BA | $3.15 |
| The Vintage | The Monroe (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Park Ellison | Junior 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
| The Parkhill | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.63 |
| The Woodner | Studio Balacony | Studio ,1BA | $4.05 |
| 1630 Park Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.53 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Pleasant Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mount Pleasant?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mount Pleasant is under $1,879.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Pleasant?
The cheapest apartment in Mount Pleasant is The Vintage which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Mount Pleasant costs $3,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mount Pleasant?
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 4 regular apartments in Mount Pleasant that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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