
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the National Arboretum Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (121 Rentals)
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221 35th St NE

221 35th St NE

Paradise At Parkside Apartments

The Hecht Warehouse

Jetu

1107 48th Pl NE

1642 Montello Ave NE

136 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

Solstice - Residential Phase 1
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Villages of East River

4236 Benning Rd NE

HR Crawford Apartments

1111 H St NE

Residences at Hayes

Bass Circle Apartments

1150 51st St NE

1958 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 1

1726 H St NE

The Grove at Parkside
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3318 East Capitol St NE

4945 Sheriff Rd NE

1420 Eastern Ave NE

Brookland Manor

1136 45th St NE

1128 16th St NE

1124 16th St NE

1305 Orren St NE, Unit #1

1712 West Virginia Ave NE

145 36th St NE
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700 Constitution

Link Apartments® H Street

Union Heights

134 13th St SE, Unit lower level

The Pentacle Group Apartments

1113-1113 19th St NE

Brookland Press

3301 D St SE

1806 C St SE

1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom
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4800 C St SE

711 Kearny St NE

Providence Place

Modera H Street

Bonsai Apartments

2321 4th Street

1248 Florida Ave NE

Vesta Parkside Apartments

Avec on H Street

1721 West Virginia Ave NE
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National Arboretum, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in National Arboretum?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Arboretum Studio Apartments | $1,740 | $1,066 | $2,921 |
| National Arboretum 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,028 | $845 | $3,660 |
| National Arboretum 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,738 | $1,200 | $6,020 |
| National Arboretum 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,625 | $1,258 | $7,117 |
| National Arboretum 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,474 | $1,880 | $6,181 |
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There are currently 121 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the National Arboretum Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Mayfair Mansions | One Bedroom- 1A | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| Jetu | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,037 |
| Banneker Place | Efficiency Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
| Huntwood Courts | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| River East-Banneker West | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Solstice - Residential Phase 1 | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,194 |
| Villages of East River | 1 Bedroom-Anacostia | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Capitol Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Fairway Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in National Arboretum, DC
As of January 08, 2026 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 OSLOatlas Units 4-8 Model at OSLOatlas (Furnished Bedrooms) starting at $1,399 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Carver Langston 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSLOhill Co-Living Apartments | OSLOhill Units 2-5 | 6BR,6BA | $0.54 |
| OSLOatlas (Furnished Bedrooms) | OSLOatlas Units 4-8 | 5BR,5BA | $0.70 |
| 1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom | 1122 Owen Place NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Kenilworth Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 824 48th Pl NE | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 3301 D St SE, Unit 3 | 3301 D St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 4945 Sheriff Rd NE | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Villages of East River | 2 Bedroom-Marshall Heights | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 1958 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 1 | 1958 W Virginia Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in National Arboretum?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in National Arboretum is at Residences at Hayes listed at $1,292.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom National Arboretum Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom National Arboretum Apartment is $900 at Paradise At Parkside Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom National Arboretum Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in National Arboretum is starting from $1,180 at Mayfair Mansions.
What is the most affordable National Arboretum Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap National Arboretum Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paradise At Parkside Apartments and starts from $1,508.
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