Cheap Homes for Rent in the National Mall Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (68 Rentals)

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property at 8 R St NW

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 R St NW

WashingtonDC20001

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property at 2141 I St NW

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2141 I St NW, Unit 412

2141 I St NW
WashingtonDC20037
property at 800 4th St SW

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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800 4th St SW, Unit S323

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024

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property at 1837 R St NW

$1,790

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$1,790

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$1,790

6 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 20

1837 R St NW

WashingtonDC20009
property at 1125 12th St NW

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1125 12th St NW, Unit 54

1125 12th St NW
WashingtonDC20005
property at 922 24th St NW

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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922 24th St NW, Unit 216

922 24th St NW
WashingtonDC20037
property at 1440 N St NW

$1,650 - $1,800

Studio Rentals

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1440 N St NW

WashingtonDC20005
property at 950 25th St NW

$1,800 - $2,900

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

950 25th St NW

WashingtonDC20037
property at 350 G St SW

$1,845

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$1,845

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$1,845

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

350 G St SW, Unit 626

350 G St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 522 21st St NW

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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522 21st St NW, Unit 211

522 21st St NW
WashingtonDC20006

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National Mall, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 555 priced from $1,246. 510 I St NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable National Mall apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
510 I St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Rise Temple at Temple CourtsS2ZStudio,1BA$1,319
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,330
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,346
RichardsonSHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private...1BR,1BA$1,350
District Co-LivingDOWNTOWN DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | ...1BR,1BA$1,450
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
The IrisS2AFFStudio,1BA$1,508

Best Value Apartments for Rent in National Mall, DC

As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the National Mall area is the $2.87 price per square foot b22.5 Model at Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,104. The second greatest value National Mall apartment is the 1411 Model at 1409-1411 1st St NW starting at $3,200 with a $2.13 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashton at Judiciary Squareb22.52BR,2.5BA$2.87
1409-1411 1st St NW14112BR,1BA$2.13
28 Florida Ave NE, Unit #128 Florida Ave NE3BR,2BA$2.86
The KileyFountain2BR,1.5BA$2.86
Ellington Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
NoMa 13242BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.86
124 Q St NW, Unit 4124 Q St NW2BR,1BA$2.25
1704 S St NW, Unit 21704 S St NWStudio ,1BA$2.76
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.70
Hodge on 7th - Senior Living1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1c - 60%1BR,1BA$2.88

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National Mall, Washington, DC

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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about National Mall

What type of rentals are currently available in National Mall?

There are currently 949 Apartments for Rent in National Mall, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $16,521. There are also 295 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in National Mall ranging from $1,100 to $27,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in National Mall ranges from $1,100 to $27,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,100.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in National Mall range from $1,682 to $13,297, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,600 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,380 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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