
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Vernon Triangle Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (28 Rentals)
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1102 5th St NW

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Mass Court

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The Aspen

Gables City Vista

459 Massachusetts Ave NW

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Alta 801
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Carmel Plaza

777 7th St NW, Unit 777, Unit 777

Lyric 440

Crosby

777 7th St NW

Cantata

Lydian
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440 L St NW, Unit 302, Unit 302

443 New York Ave NW, Unit SI FL4-ID877

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The Esquire on Fifth

465 New York Ave NW, Unit SI FL4-ID990

1011 4th St NW, Unit SI FL6-ID120

Claret

455 I St NW, Unit SI FL7-ID1057
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402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C, Unit Apt C

555 Massachusetts Ave NW

Liberty Place

Common Bowman (Furnished Rooms)

The Golden Rule Plaza

777 7th St NW, Unit 1003, Unit 1003

811 4th St NW
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Mount Vernon Triangle, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Vernon Triangle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Triangle Studio Apartments | $2,378 | $1,850 | $6,753 |
| Mount Vernon Triangle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,839 | $1,640 | $9,598 |
| Mount Vernon Triangle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,181 | $2,770 | $10,000+ |
| Mount Vernon Triangle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,518 | $5,382 | $7,496 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mount Vernon Triangle Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Triangle Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Vernon Triangle area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Liberty Place priced from $1,362. The Aspen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,805. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon Triangle apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Place | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,362 |
| The Aspen | Studio One Bath (401 SF) | Studio,1BA | $1,805 |
| Gables City Vista | S04 | Studio,1BA | $1,938 |
| Mass Court | Evermay I | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
| Alta 801 | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,011 |
| Carmel Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,085 |
| Crosby | S3.a | Studio,1BA | $2,099 |
| Lyric 440 | ONE BEDROOM F | 1BR,1BA | $2,190 |
| Cortland Mount Vernon | S1 - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $2,201 |
| Lydian | ONE BEDROOM C | 1BR,1BA | $2,283 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon Triangle, DC
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon Triangle area is the $3.07 price per square foot E-G Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,722. The second greatest value Mount Vernon Triangle apartment is the 402 M Street NW Model at 402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C starting at $2,499 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Vernon Triangle 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 | $3.07 |
| 402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C | 402 M Street NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Lyric 440 | TWO BEDROOMS P | 2BR,2BA | $3.96 |
| Carmel Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Cantata | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| Cortland Mount Vernon | S2 - Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $3.92 |
| Liberty Place | 1BR B | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| Lydian | STUDIO A | Studio ,1BA | $4.04 |
| Gables City Vista | S04 | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
| Mass Court | Evermay I | Studio ,1BA | $3.44 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Vernon Triangle Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mount Vernon Triangle?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mount Vernon Triangle is under $2,283.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Vernon Triangle?
The cheapest apartment in Mount Vernon Triangle is Liberty Place which is listed at $1,446, while the average apartment in Mount Vernon Triangle costs $6,568.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mount Vernon Triangle?
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 14 regular apartments in Mount Vernon Triangle 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 Triangle?
Cheap apartments in Mount Vernon Triangle have an average cost of $283 which is $6,285 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon Triangle.
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