
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the National Mall Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (117 Rentals)
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C H Houston

80 P St NW

603 G St SW, Unit 1BedRoom

75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 1

555

415 L St NW

801 R Street Apartments

Mass Place

425 L St NW
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1500 Mass

Capital Plaza Apartments

Channing E Phillips Homes

Rocksboro Apartments

1550 7th St NW

Capitol Park Tower

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The Iris

State House Apartments

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The Baystate

Zen Apollo
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459 M St NW

The Phoenix Apartments

The Shoremeade

Miramar

312 Florida Ave NW

Affinity at 2M

943 M St NW, Unit Studio #3

Hightowers Apartments

1503 Vermont Ave NW

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SoNYa

1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A

Pinnacle

950 25th St NW

Ellington Apartments

2141 I St NW

The Florian

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The Aspen

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2141 I Street Northwest, Unit 802

1408 P St NW
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The Kiley

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Gables City Vista

Bristol House

922 24th St NW

2121 N St NW

The York and Potomac Park

1506 21st St NW

1324 North Capitol St NW

1811-1815 S St NW

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National Mall, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in National Mall?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Mall Studio Apartments | $2,112 | $720 | $6,582 |
| National Mall 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| National Mall 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,114 | $1,579 | $10,000+ |
| National Mall 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,396 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| National Mall 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $4,750 | $5,250 |
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There are currently 117 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the National Mall Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available National Mall Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the National Mall area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at King Towers priced from $947. 555 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,246. Here are the most affordable National Mall apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $947 |
| 555 | Senior Housing S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,246 |
| Liberty Place | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,362 |
| 1500 Mass | FPB 423 | Studio,1BA | $1,470 |
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Rocksboro Apartments | Studio 06 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Capitol Park Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,520 |
| Rise at Temple Courts | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in National Mall, DC
As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the National Mall area is the $2.76 price per square foot E-G Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,153. The second greatest value National Mall apartment is the 1MKT Model at R Street Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for National Mall apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashton at Judiciary Square | E-G | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.76 |
| R Street Apartments | 1MKT | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C | 402 M Street NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Ellington Apartments | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Tribeca NOMA | A1D (w/Den) | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 1 | 75 Florida Ave NW | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| 1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A | 1304 N Capitol St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Remington Apartments | Furnished Private Room in 3 bed/1 bath Apt | 3BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Square 50 | The Capitol | Studio ,1BA | $2.91 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap National Mall Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in National Mall?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in National Mall is under $1,525.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in National Mall?
The cheapest apartment in National Mall is King Towers which is listed at $1,127, while the average apartment in National Mall costs $5,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in National Mall?
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 597 regular apartments in National Mall 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 Mall?
Cheap apartments in National Mall have an average cost of $1,219 which is $3,781 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in National Mall.
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