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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 Liberty Place priced from $841. 65 New York Ave NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon Square apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Place1 BR LRSP1BR,1BA$841
65 New York Ave NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 09 TierStudio,1BA$1,589
Mass PlaceStudio (530sqft)Studio,1BA$1,624
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,650
215 C Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,652
Banner LaneBanner Lane I S2Studio,1BA$1,654
Zen ApolloUrban One - 478Studio,1BA$1,700
The Gale Eckington1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den - AD3 Affordable 60%1BR,1BA$1,740
Brunswick HouseStudio EStudio,1BA$1,780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon Square, DC

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon Square area is the $2.49 price per square foot H Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $6,755. The second greatest value Mount Vernon Square apartment is the 1541 6th St NW Model at 1541 6th St NW, Unit 1 starting at $5,000 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.
The Ashton at Judiciary SquareH3BR,2BA$2.49
1541 6th St NW, Unit 11541 6th St NW2BR,2.5BA$2.73
Truxton2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.30
Tribeca NOMAB22BR,2BA$2.72
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 11 Tier1BR,1BA$1.85
Carmel PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.05
65 New York Ave NW1 BD 1 BTH1BR,1BA$3.12
Loree Grand at Union PlaceWorkforce Housing 80% AMI A1AW1BR,1BA$3.09
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.85
Liberty PlaceStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.00

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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 631 Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon Square, DC with pricing that ranges from $770 to $20,197. There are also 212 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Vernon Square ranging from $1,160 to $11,500.

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 $1,160 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,529.

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