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

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2509 10th St NE

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825 48th Pl NE, Unit 1

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Jetu

317 Anacostia Rd SE

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The Hecht Warehouse

Viva at Capitol Hill

136 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

3304.5 E Capitol St SE
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1713 D St NE, Unit 1 Bed 1 Bath Capitol Hill

Boundary Stone Flats

429 Burbank St SE

145 36th St NE

Villages of East River

Carver Terrace Apartments

Brookland DC Co-Living

921 19th St NE

Residences at Hayes

1150 51st St NE
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301 Anacostia Rd SE

1701 Montello Ave NE

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4520 Eads St NE, Unit 2

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Union Heights

4945 Sheriff Rd NE

4253 Brooks St NE

Brookland Manor

Providence Place

1124 16th St NE

1128 16th St NE
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1722 H St NE

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1722 H St NE, Unit B

312 18th Pl NE

700 Constitution

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4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT

Edgewood Commons 435

4800 C St SE

3516 Ely Pl SE

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The Shelby

Solstice - Residential Phase 1
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1040 Bladensburg Rd NE

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3301 D St SE

Bass Circle Apartments

617 Hamlin St NE, Unit 7

617 Hamlin St NE, Unit 12

617 Hamlin St NE, Unit 03

1122 Penn St NE

846 48th St NE

1012 17th Pl 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 | $1,736 | $1,292 | $2,350 |
| National Arboretum 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $845 | $3,720 |
| National Arboretum 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,717 | $1,035 | $5,665 |
| National Arboretum 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,541 | $1,508 | $7,500 |
| National Arboretum 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,047 | $1,880 | $6,708 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 2509 10th St NE | 2509 10th St NE | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Mayfair Mansions | One Bedroom- 1A | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| Huntwood Courts | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| River East-Banneker West | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Banneker Place | Efficiency Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,179 |
| The Carrolton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Edwards | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Villages of East River | 1 Bedroom-Anacostia | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 4945 Sheriff Rd NE | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 825 48th Pl NE, Unit 1 | 825 48th Pl NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Villages of East River | 2 Bedroom-Marshall Heights | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT | 4518 Clay St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 1713 D St NE, Unit 1 Bed 1 Bath Capitol Hill | 1713 D St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 4520 Eads St NE, Unit 2 | 4520 Eads St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Huntwood Courts | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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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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