Cheap Apartments for Rent in the National Arboretum Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (189 Rentals)

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The Hecht Warehouse
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$1,036 - $7,117

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hecht Warehouse

1401 New York Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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Hendrix Apartments
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$1,064 - $2,250

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Base Rent$1,064 - $2,250

Total Monthly Price$1,064 - $2,250
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hendrix Apartments

1326 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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Jetu
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$1,130 - $1,440

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Base Rent$1,130 - $1,440

Total Monthly Price$1,130 - $1,440
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jetu

869 21st St NEWashington, DC 20002
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3217 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 1
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
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3217 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 1

3217 Dubois Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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$1,250 - $1,850
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$1,295
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The Franklin
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$1,315 - $1,995

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Base Rent$1,315 - $1,995

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The Franklin

1511 Franklin St NEWashington, DC 20018
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1441 Holbrook St NE, Unit 1
$1,400

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1441 Holbrook St NE, Unit 1

1441 Holbrook St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Union Heights
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$1,419 - $3,354

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Union Heights

1676 Maryland Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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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 Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community priced from $813. 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
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$813
Mayfair MansionsOne Bedroom- 1A1BR,1BA$974
Huntwood CourtsS1AStudio,1BA$980
Solstice - Residential Phase 1One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Hendrix ApartmentsStudio IZStudio,1BA$1,064
Victory Square Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,084
Jetu1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,130
River East-Banneker West1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,149
The CarroltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in National Arboretum, DC

As of September 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the National Arboretum area is the $1.09 price per square foot 1156 5th St NE Model at 1156 5th St NE, Unit B in the in the Stanton Park neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value National Arboretum apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Brentwood Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Historic District 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.
1156 5th St NE, Unit B1156 5th St NE1BR,1BA$1.09
Brentwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.61
Brentwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.64
3217 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 13217 Dubois Pl SE1BR,1BA$1.44
Anacostia GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
116 44th Street NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64
3393 BLAINE ST NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.08
Victory Square Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54
4923 Brooks St NE, Unit 14923 Brooks St NEStudio ,1BA$1.71

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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 $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in National Arboretum?

The cheapest apartment in National Arboretum is Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community which is listed at $813, while the average apartment in National Arboretum costs $2,085.

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 193 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 $1,067 which is $1,018 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in National Arboretum.

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