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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 Edgewood 611 & Gardens priced from $749. Paradise At Parkside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable National Arboretum apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edgewood 611 & Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Jetu1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,051
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1,125
River East-Banneker West1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,149
Mayfair MansionsTwo Bedroom- 2B2BR,1BA$1,180
Capitol Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,265
Fairway Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Banneker Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,279

Best Value Apartments for Rent in National Arboretum, DC

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the National Arboretum area is the $0.55 price per square foot 3007 20th St NE Model at 3007 20th St NE, Unit 2 in the in the Dakota Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value National Arboretum apartment is the 320 18th Pl NE Model at 320 18th Pl NE, Unit 2 starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3007 20th St NE, Unit 23007 20th St NE1BR,1BA$0.55
320 18th Pl NE, Unit 2320 18th Pl NE1BR,1BA$1.35
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.72
Paradise At Parkside Apartments3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$1.87
4223 Brooks St NE, Unit 34223 Brooks St NE1BR,1BA$1.50
Residences at Hayes1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.84
1958 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 11958 W Virginia Ave NE1BR,1BA$2.00
4809 Meade St NE, Unit 34809 Meade St NE1BR,1BA$2.00
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1.88
Jetu1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91

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National Arboretum, Washington, DC

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $1,279.

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

The cheapest apartment in National Arboretum is Edgewood 611 & Gardens which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in National Arboretum costs $5,770.

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 176 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 $393 which is $5,377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in National Arboretum.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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