Cheap Apartments for Rent in the National Arboretum Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (100 Rentals)

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2509 10th St NE
$935
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2509 10th St NEWashington, DC 20018
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The Hecht Warehouse
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$1,057 - $7,138
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$1,036 - $7,117
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$1,057 - $7,138
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The Hecht Warehouse

1401 New York Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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2509 10th St NE, Unit #A
$1,065
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$1,065
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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 4

2509 10th St NE, Unit #A

2509 10th St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Jetu
$1,276 - $1,500
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$1,276 - $1,500
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$1,276 - $1,500
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Jetu

869 21st St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Union Heights
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$1,305 - $3,002
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$1,289 - $2,986
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$1,305 - $3,002
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Union Heights

1676 Maryland Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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$1,030 - $1,315

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property at 4253 Brooks St NE

$1,350 - $2,300

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property at 1251 Penn St NE

$1,350 - $1,550

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1251 Penn St NE

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Bell Capitol Hill
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$1,485 - $3,825
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$1,479 - $3,819
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$1,485 - $3,825
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Bell Capitol Hill

1717 E Capitol St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Modera H Street
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$1,495 - $4,615
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$1,365 - $4,485
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$1,495 - $4,615
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Modera H Street

1700 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Shelby
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$1,500 - $1,850
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$1,500 - $1,850
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$1,500 - $1,850
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The Shelby

405 10th St NEWashington, DC 20002
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1305 Orren St NE
$1,500 - $1,700
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$1,500 - $1,700
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$1,500 - $1,700
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1305 Orren St NE

1305 Orren St NEWashington, DC 20002
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770 C Street Phase I
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770 C Street Phase I

770 C StWashington, DC 20003
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3335 C St SE
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3335 C St SE

3335 C St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Ames Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ames Street Apartments

3533 Ames St NEWashington, DC 20019
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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. 2509 10th St NE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $935. 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
2509 10th St NE2509 10th St NE4BR,2BA$935
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1,125
River East-Banneker West1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,149
Banneker Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,169
Mayfair MansionsTwo Bedroom- 2B2BR,1BA$1,180
Solstice - Residential Phase 1One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,194
Villages of East River1 Bedroom-Anacostia1BR,1BA$1,250
Capitol Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Union HeightsS4AStudio,1BA$1,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in National Arboretum, DC

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the National Arboretum area is the $1.81 price per square foot 750 19th St NE Model at 750 19th St NE in the in the Carver Langston neighborhood starting from $2,500. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
750 19th St NE750 19th St NE2BR,2.5BA$1.81
1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom1122 Owen Place NE1BR,1BA$1.25
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.43
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
3301 D St SE, Unit 33301 D St SE2BR,1BA$1.78
Paradise At Parkside Apartments3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$1.87
Villages of East River2 Bedroom-Marshall Heights2BR,1BA$1.84
4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT4518 Clay St NE1BR,1BA$1.75
1958 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 11958 W Virginia Ave NE1BR,1BA$1.86
Edgewood Commons 4351 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87

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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 $1,259.

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 $3,175.

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 346 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 $1,325 which is $1,850 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in National Arboretum.

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