Cheap Homes for Rent in the National Mall Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (93 Rentals)

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property at 8 R St NW

$1,225 - $1,375

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$1,225 - $1,375
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 R St NW

WashingtonDC20001

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property at 800 4th St SW

$1,650

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$1,650
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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800 4th St SW, Unit S525

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024

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property at 800 4th St SW

$1,695

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$1,695
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800 4th St SW, Unit S503

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

$1,695 - $1,700

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1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

WashingtonDC20036
property at 2401 H St NW

$1,750

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$1,750
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2401 H St NW, Unit 308

2401 H St NW
WashingtonDC20037
property at 522 21st St NW

$1,750 - $2,400

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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522 21st St NW

WashingtonDC20006
property at 1615 Q St NW

$1,765

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1615 Q St NW, Unit 305

1615 Q St NW
WashingtonDC20009

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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 1 Bed unit found at R Street Apartments priced from $825. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
510 I St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Rise Temple at Temple CourtsS2ZStudio,1BA$1,319
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,433
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
RichardsonSHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private...1BR,1BA$1,450
Hodge on 7th - Senior Living1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1k - 50%1BR,1BA$1,457
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in National Mall, DC

As of July 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the National Mall area is the $2.06 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Historic Row Apartments in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value National Mall apartment is the A1D.1 (w/Den) Model at Tribeca NOMA starting at $2,926 with a $2.55 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.
Historic Row Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.06
Tribeca NOMAA1D.1 (w/Den)1BR,1BA$2.55
402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C402 M Street NW1BR,1BA$2.27
84 Q St NW, Unit #B84 Q St NW2BR,2BA$2.73
Ellington Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
27 Florida Ave NW, Unit 27 Florida Avenue NW27 Florida Ave NW1BR,1BA$1.56
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
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$2.95

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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 947 Apartments for Rent in National Mall, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $16,451. There are also 348 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in National Mall ranging from $1,110 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 $1,110 to $27,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,059.

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 $13,102, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,600 to $6,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,460 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,625.

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