
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (90 Rentals)
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C H Houston

1250 9th St NW

80 P St NW

75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 1

The Gale Eckington

801 R Street Apartments

Judd and Weiler

Mass Place

1500 Mass
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465 New York Ave NW

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The Iris

1 Florida Ave NE

Zen Apollo

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The Baystate

Miramar
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The Phoenix Apartments

Affinity at 2M

312 Florida Ave NW

235 F St NE

943 M St NW, Unit Studio #3

232 2nd St SE

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The Belgard

Pinnacle

1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A
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1503 Vermont Ave NW

100K

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SoNYa

152 R St NE

The Florian

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Market House

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OZMA

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The Aspen

1408 P St NW

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Station House

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The Cambridge Apartments

1620 7th St NW

1718 P St NW

1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

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Meridian at Gallery Place

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Slate at NoMa

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The Burton

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Mira First & M
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Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Vernon Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Square Studio Apartments | $2,070 | $720 | $6,582 |
| Mount Vernon Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,719 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| Mount Vernon Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,997 | $1,579 | $10,000+ |
| Mount Vernon Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,199 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 90 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Vernon Square area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at King Towers priced from $947. Liberty Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,362. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon Square apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $947 |
| Liberty Place | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,362 |
| Judd and Weiler | Studio | s02 - The Judd | Studio,1BA | $1,422 |
| The Gale Eckington | Studio 1 Bath - S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,459 |
| 1500 Mass | FPB 423 | Studio,1BA | $1,470 |
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| President Adams Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Rocksboro Apartments | Studio 06 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Rise at Temple Courts | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon Square, DC
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon Square area is the $2.83 price per square foot E-G Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,279. The second greatest value Mount Vernon Square apartment is the 1MKT Model at R Street Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Vernon Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashton at Judiciary Square | E-G | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.83 |
| R Street Apartments | 1MKT | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C | 402 M Street NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 1 | 75 Florida Ave NW | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Tribeca NOMA | A1T | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| 1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A | 1304 N Capitol St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 1508 17th St NW, Unit Apt 2 | 1508 17th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Loree Grand at Union Place | Workforce Housing 120% AMI S4AW | Studio ,1BA | $2.82 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Liberty Place | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $2.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Vernon Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mount Vernon Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mount Vernon Square is under $1,525.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Vernon Square?
The cheapest apartment in Mount Vernon Square is King Towers which is listed at $1,127, while the average apartment in Mount Vernon Square costs $4,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mount Vernon Square?
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 533 regular apartments in Mount Vernon Square 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 Mount Vernon Square?
Cheap apartments in Mount Vernon Square have an average cost of $1,237 which is $3,563 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon Square.
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