Cheap Apartments for Rent in the National Arboretum Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (159 Rentals)

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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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Jetu
$1,130 - $1,397
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$1,130 - $1,397
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Jetu

869 21st St NEWashington, DC 20002
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$1,250 - $1,850

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4253 Brooks St NE

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The Franklin
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$1,315 - $1,595
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The Franklin

1511 Franklin St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Union Heights
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$1,353 - $3,538
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Union Heights

1676 Maryland Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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1408 Holbrook St NE
$1,425 - $1,550
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1408 Holbrook St NE

1408 Holbrook St NEWashington, DC 20002
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3117 Chestnut St NE, Unit A
$1,500
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3117 Chestnut St NE, Unit A

3117 Chestnut St NEWashington, DC 20018
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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 Mayfair Mansions priced from $974. Victory Square Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,084. Here are the most affordable National Arboretum apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mayfair MansionsOne Bedroom- 1A1BR,1BA$974
Victory Square Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,084
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1,125
Jetu1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,130
Banneker PlaceEfficiency Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,149
The CarroltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Edgewood Commons 601StudioStudio,1BA$1,248
Villages of East River1 Bedroom-Anacostia1BR,1BA$1,250
Capitol Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in National Arboretum, DC

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the National Arboretum area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2 BEDROOM Model at Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community in the in the National Arboretum neighborhood starting from $1,288. The second greatest value National Arboretum apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at 4945 Sheriff Rd NE starting at $1,350 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the East Corner 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.
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.43
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Brentwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.64
Anacostia GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.80
Villages of East River2 Bedroom-Marshall Heights2BR,1BA$1.84
4101 Gault Plz NE, Unit 1014101 Gault Plz NE1BR,1BA$1.75
Kenilworth Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
1014 48th Pl NE1014 48th Pl NE1BR,1BA$1.39
Victory Square Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54
4520 Eads St NE, Unit 24520 Eads St NE1BR,1BA$1.86

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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 $1,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in National Arboretum is Mayfair Mansions which is listed at $974, while the average apartment in National Arboretum costs $16,518.

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 184 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 $1,033 which is $15,485 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in National Arboretum.

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