Cheap Homes for Rent in Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (35 Rentals)

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property at 232 N St NW

$1,250

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$1,250

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6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

232 N St NW

WashingtonDC20001

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property at 1420 N St NW

$1,599

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$1,599

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1420 N St NW, Unit 515

1420 N St NW
WashingtonDC20005
property at 1010 P St NW

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1010 P St NW, Unit 3

1010 P St NW
WashingtonDC20001
property at 1440 N St NW

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1440 N St NW, Unit 812

1440 N St NW
WashingtonDC20005
property at 1435 4th St NW

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1435 4th St NW, Unit B602

1435 4th St NW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 1615 Q St NW

$1,785

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$1,785

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$1,785

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1615 Q St NW, Unit 305

1615 Q St NW
WashingtonDC20009

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property at 440 L St NW

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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440 L St NW, Unit The L at City Vista

440 L St NW
WashingtonDC20001
property at 1718 P St NW

$1,800 - $2,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1718 P St NW

WashingtonDC20036
property at 1 Scott Cir NW

$1,800 - $2,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Scott Cir NW

WashingtonDC20036
property at 777 7th St NW

$1,845

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$1,845

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$1,845

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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777 7th St NW, Unit 634

777 7th St NW
WashingtonDC20001
property at 777 7th St NW

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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777 7th St NW, Unit 1003

777 7th St NW
WashingtonDC20001
property at 1420 N St NW

$1,599 - $2,100

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1420 N St NW

WashingtonDC20005

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property at 1625 Eckington Pl NE

$1,990

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$1,990

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1625 Eckington Pl NE, Unit 610

1625 Eckington Pl NE
WashingtonDC20002
property at 631 D St NW

$2,000

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$2,000

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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631 D St NW, Unit 338

631 D St NW
WashingtonDC20004

Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC Local Guide

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. Liberty Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,446. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon Square apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
Liberty Place1BR A1BR,1BA$1,446
RichardsonSHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private...1BR,1BA$1,450
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Hodge on 7th1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1k - 50%1BR,1BA$1,457
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,499
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,499
Hightowers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon Square, DC

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon Square area is the $2.27 price per square foot 402 M Street NW Model at 402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Mount Vernon Square apartment is the 84 Q St NW Model at 84 Q St NW, Unit Unit #B starting at $3,000 with a $2.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C402 M Street NW1BR,1BA$2.27
84 Q St NW, Unit Unit #B84 Q St NW2BR,2BA$2.73
817 6th St NW, Unit B817 6th St NW2BR,2BA$2.73
124 Q St NW, Unit 4124 Q St NW2BR,1BA$2.25
1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A1304 N Capitol St NW1BR,1BA$1.97
Affinity at 2M1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan F Market1BR,1BA$2.84
1527 1st St NW, Unit Garden Unit1527 1st St NW2BR,1BA$2.85
1508 17th St NW, Unit Apt1B1508 17th St NW1BR,1BA$2.77
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.70
The Gale Eckington1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1 Affordable 80%1BR,1BA$2.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Vernon Square?

There are currently 661 Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon Square, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $15,377. There are also 224 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Vernon Square ranging from $1,110 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mount Vernon Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mount Vernon Square ranges from $1,110 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,354.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mount Vernon Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mount Vernon Square range from $1,682 to $13,107, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,495.

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