
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (111 Rentals)
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R Street Apartments

27 Q St NW

1711 17th St NW

C H Houston

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home

1413 Q St NW

232 N St NW

232 N St NW

8 R St NW, Unit Bedroom #5
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Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home

75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 1

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home

801 R Street Apartments

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home
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1500 Mass

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home

Mass Place

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Banner Lane

Channing E Phillips Homes

Capital Plaza Apartments

President Adams Building

The Shelburne Apartments

Rocksboro Apartments

The Gale Eckington
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The Baystate

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The Iris

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1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A

Zen Apollo

The Phoenix Apartments

Miramar

Affinity at 2M

235 F St NE

232 2nd St SE

Pinnacle
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Hightowers Apartments

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Judd and Weiler

459 M St NW

Sixteen Hundred Apartments

1711 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit 810

1711 Massachusetts Ave NW

1504 North Capitol St NE

The Florian

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100K

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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 | $2,066 | $720 | $6,753 |
| Mount Vernon Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,823 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| Mount Vernon Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,048 | $1,579 | $10,000+ |
| Mount Vernon Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,322 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
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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 1 Bed unit found at R Street Apartments priced from $825. King Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $947. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon Square apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Street Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| King Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $947 |
| Liberty Place | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,362 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 1500 Mass | FPA 456 | Studio,1BA | $1,410 |
| Banner Lane | A2 - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,447 |
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| President Adams Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Shelburne Apartments | Renovated Studio 05 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon Square, DC
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon Square area is the $2.75 price per square foot E-G Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,132. The second greatest value Mount Vernon Square apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Historic Row Apartments starting at $3,850 with a $2.66 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 | $2.75 |
| Historic Row Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| 1711 4th St NW | 1711 4th St NW | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 84 Q St NW, Unit #B | 84 Q St NW | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| 1015 P St NW, Unit 2 | 1015 P St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| 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 |
| 124 Q St NW, Unit 4 | 124 Q St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Tribeca NOMA | A1T | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A | 1304 N Capitol St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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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 $1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Vernon Square?
The cheapest apartment in Mount Vernon Square is R Street Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Mount Vernon Square costs $5,195.
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 442 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 $991 which is $4,204 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon Square.
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