
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the National Arboretum Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (103 Rentals)
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Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens

3503 Minnesota Ave SE

Paradise At Parkside Apartments

Edgewood Commons 435

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2509 10th St NE

317 Anacostia Rd SE

Viva at Capitol Hill

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The Hecht Warehouse

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2509 10th St NE, Unit #A, Unit #A
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Jetu

136 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

Solstice - Residential Phase 1

429 Burbank St SE

3315 Dubois Pl SE

145 36th St NE

Villages of East River

HR Crawford Apartments

Brookland DC Co-Living

1730 Lang Pl NE, Unit A
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Residences at Hayes

3318 East Capitol St NE

1150 51st St NE

301 Anacostia Rd SE

4945 Sheriff Rd NE

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4820 Hayes St NE, Unit Basement, Unit Basement

4253 Brooks St NE

Brookland Manor

1124 16th St NE

312 18th Pl NE
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4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT, Unit BASEMENT APT

700 Constitution

4800 C St SE

Link Apartments® H Street

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Union Heights

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The Shelby

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4809 Meade St NE, Unit 2, Unit 2

The Pentacle Group Apartments

1722 H St NE

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1722 H St NE, Unit B, Unit B
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3301 D St SE

1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom, Unit Frontbedroom

Bass Circle Apartments

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1305 Orren St NE

3944 7th St NE

Benning Road Housing Cooperative

770 C Street Phase I

3335 C St SE

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in National Arboretum?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Arboretum Studio Apartments | $1,704 | $195 | $2,350 |
| National Arboretum 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $749 | $3,587 |
| National Arboretum 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,802 | $1,035 | $5,838 |
| National Arboretum 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,543 | $1,258 | $7,138 |
| National Arboretum 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,894 | $935 | $6,534 |
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Cheapest Available National Arboretum Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the National Arboretum area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Paradise At Parkside Apartments priced from $900. Edgewood Commons 435 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $922. Here are the most affordable National Arboretum apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Edgewood Commons 435 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
| 2509 10th St NE | 2509 10th St NE | 4BR,2BA | $935 |
| Viva at Capitol Hill | CAPITOL HILL | Furnished | Utilities Included |... | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Banneker Place | Efficiency Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
| Huntwood Courts | S1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| River East-Banneker West | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Mayfair Mansions | Two Bedroom- 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1,180 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in National Arboretum, DC
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the National Arboretum area is the $0.68 price per square foot 2509 10th St NE Model at 2509 10th St NE, Unit #A in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $1,065. The second greatest value National Arboretum apartment is the 1122 Owen Place NE Model at 1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Northeast Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for National Arboretum apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2509 10th St NE, Unit #A | 2509 10th St NE | 4BR,2BA | $0.68 |
| 1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom | 1122 Owen Place NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 4945 Sheriff Rd NE | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Villages of East River | 2 Bedroom-Marshall Heights | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT | 4518 Clay St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Edgewood Commons 435 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.73 |
| River East-Banneker West | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 1713 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 1 Garage | 1713 W Virginia Ave NE | Studio ,1BA | $0.89 |
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Best Local Schools in National Arboretum, Washington, DC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap National Arboretum Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in National Arboretum?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in National Arboretum is under $1,180.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in National Arboretum?
The cheapest apartment in National Arboretum is Paradise At Parkside Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in National Arboretum costs $3,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in National Arboretum?
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 345 regular apartments in National Arboretum 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 National Arboretum?
Cheap apartments in National Arboretum have an average cost of $1,330 which is $1,870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in National Arboretum.
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