Cheap Homes for Rent in National Mall Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (82 Rentals)

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property at 232 N St NW

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

232 N St NW

WashingtonDC20001

The DC Housing Strategy: Balancing Career & Lifestyle Near Top Washington DC Area Employers

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property at 2147 P St NW

$1,630 - $1,910

4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2147 P St NW

WashingtonDC20037

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property at 1010 P St NW

$1,675

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$1,675
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$1,675

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1010 P St NW, Unit 3

1010 P St NW
WashingtonDC20001
property at 1440 N St NW

$1,695

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$1,695
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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1440 N St NW, Unit 812

1440 N St NW
WashingtonDC20005
property at 1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

$1,695 - $1,700

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$1,695 - $1,700
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

WashingtonDC20036
property at 800 4th St SW

$1,695

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$1,695
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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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800 4th St SW, Unit S503

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 800 4th St SW

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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800 4th St SW, Unit S207

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 350 G St SW

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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350 G St SW, Unit N403

350 G St SW
WashingtonDC20024

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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
1324 N Capitol St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,399
Liberty Place1BR A1BR,1BA$1,446
Richardson (Furnished Rooms)SHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private...1BR,1BA$1,450
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Hodge on 7th1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1k - 50%1BR,1BA$1,457
Q Street ApartmentsESStudio,1BA$1,470
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in National Mall, DC

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the National Mall area is the $2.27 price per square foot 402 M Street NW Model at 402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value National Mall apartment is the 84 Q St NW Model at 84 Q St NW, Unit Unit #B starting at $3,000 with a $2.73 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.
402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C402 M Street NW1BR,1BA$2.27
84 Q St NW, Unit Unit #B84 Q St NW2BR,2BA$2.73
1514 26th St NW1514 26th St NWStudio ,1BA$2.44
124 Q St NW, Unit 4124 Q St NW2BR,1BA$2.25
Ellington Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.27
1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A1304 N Capitol St NW1BR,1BA$1.97
601 24th StFurnished Private Room in 3 bed/1 bath Apt3BR,1BA$1.89
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.70
950 25th St NW, Unit 4OX950 25th St NW1BR,1BA$2.17
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65

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Rent Smart in Washington DC: Best Neighborhoods to Rent for University Students

Discover the top neighborhoods for university students to rent in Washington D.C. Find affordable, convenient, and vibrant areas near major campuses on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 943 Apartments for Rent in National Mall, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $16,451. There are also 358 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in National Mall ranging from $1,060 to $26,000.

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 $1,060 to $26,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,260.

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 $13,729, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,530 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,595.

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