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National Arboretum, Washington, DC Local Guide

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. Mayfair Mansions has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $974. Here are the most affordable National Arboretum apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Mayfair MansionsOne Bedroom- 1A1BR,1BA$974
Jetu1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,037
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1,125
River East-Banneker West1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,149
Banneker Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,169
Solstice - Residential Phase 1One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,194
Villages of East River1 Bedroom-Anacostia1BR,1BA$1,250
Capitol Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Fairway Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in National Arboretum, DC

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the National Arboretum area is the $0.54 price per square foot OSLOhill Units 2-5 Model at OSLOhill Co-Living Apartments in the in the Hillsdale neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value National Arboretum apartment is the 2 bed / 1 bath Model at 824 48th Pl NE starting at $1,610 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the East Corner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for National Arboretum apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
OSLOhill Co-Living ApartmentsOSLOhill Units 2-56BR,6BA$0.54
824 48th Pl NE2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.64
3301 D St SE, Unit 33301 D St SE2BR,1BA$1.78
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.43
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Paradise At Parkside Apartments3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$1.87
Villages of East River2 Bedroom-Marshall Heights2BR,1BA$1.84
1958 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 11958 W Virginia Ave NE1BR,1BA$1.86
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1.88
Jetu1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across District of Columbia including National Arboretum, Washington, and the greater Washington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,275.

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 $5,200.

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 246 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 $658 which is $4,542 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in National Arboretum.

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