Cheap Homes for Rent in National Arboretum Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (76 Rentals)

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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 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
Huntwood CourtsS1AStudio,1BA$980
Jetu1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,051
River East-Banneker West1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,149
Mayfair MansionsTwo Bedroom- 2A2BR,1BA$1,150
Fairway Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Banneker Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,279
Bass Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in National Arboretum, DC

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the National Arboretum area is the $1.68 price per square foot 1213 Raum St NE Model at 1213 Raum St NE, Unit 2 in the in the Northeast Washington neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value National Arboretum apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community starting at $1,550 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the National Arboretum 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.
1213 Raum St NE, Unit 21213 Raum St NE2BR,1BA$1.68
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.72
Paradise At Parkside Apartments3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$1.87
Kenilworth Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
Residences at Hayes1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.84
1958 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 11958 W Virginia Ave NE1BR,1BA$2.00
Mayfair MansionsOne Bedroom- 1B1BR,1BA$2.03
River East-Banneker West1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.03
Jetu1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
Huntwood CourtsS1AStudio ,1BA$1.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about National Arboretum

What type of rentals are currently available in National Arboretum?

There are currently 1199 Apartments for Rent in National Arboretum, DC with pricing that ranges from $749 to $13,152. There are also 276 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in National Arboretum ranging from $800 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in National Arboretum?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in National Arboretum ranges from $800 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,072.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in National Arboretum?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in National Arboretum range from $1,508 to $7,032, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,060 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,235 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,880.

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