Cheap Apartments for Rent in the National Arboretum Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (126 Rentals)

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2509 10th St NE
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2509 10th St NE

2509 10th St NEWashington, DC 20018
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825 48th Pl NE, Unit 1
$959
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825 48th Pl NE, Unit 1

825 48th Pl NEWashington, DC 20019
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Jetu
$1,033 - $1,436
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$1,033 - $1,436

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Jetu

869 21st St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Hecht Warehouse
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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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Union Heights
$1,348 - $3,534
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Union Heights

1676 Maryland Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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4253 Brooks St NE

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The Shelby
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$1,450 - $1,825
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The Shelby

405 10th St 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 Paradise At Parkside Apartments priced from $900. 2509 10th St NE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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 NE1BR,1BA$935
Mayfair MansionsOne Bedroom- 1A1BR,1BA$974
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1,125
River East-Banneker West1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,149
Banneker PlaceEfficiency Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,179
The CarroltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The EdwardsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Villages of East River1 Bedroom-Anacostia1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in National Arboretum, DC

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the National Arboretum area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Brentwood Apartments in the in the Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value National Arboretum apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community starting at $1,288 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the East Riverdale 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.
Brentwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.69
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.43
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
825 48th Pl NE, Unit 1825 48th Pl NE1BR,1BA$1.13
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
1713 D St NE, Unit 1 Bed 1 Bath Capitol Hill1713 D St NE1BR,1BA$1.67
4520 Eads St NE, Unit 24520 Eads St NE1BR,1BA$1.86
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1.88

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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 $1,250.

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 $14,634.

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 209 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 $634 which is $14,000 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in National Arboretum.

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