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NoMA, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available NoMA Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the NoMA area of Washington, DC is a 4 Beds unit found at i5 Union Market Co-Living priced from $989. Banner Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,293. Here are the most affordable NoMA apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
i5 Union Market Co-LivingCo-Living D11-Bedroom 44BR,2BA$989
Banner LaneBanner Lane I S6Studio,1BA$1,293
Liberty PlaceStudio AStudio,1BA$1,369
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
Carver ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,530
Carver and Slowe ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,530
The Gale EckingtonStudio 1 Bath - S2Studio,1BA$1,569
Coda on HA5Studio,1BA$1,575
The ShelbyStudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NoMA, DC

As of November 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the NoMA area is the $0.54 price per square foot OSLOhill Units 2-5 Model at OSLOhill Co-Living Apartments in the in the Hillsdale neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value NoMA apartment is the 1324 H St NE Model at 1324 H St NE, Unit #2 starting at $4,000 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Carver Langston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for NoMA apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
OSLOhill Co-Living ApartmentsOSLOhill Units 2-56BR,6BA$0.54
1324 H St NE, Unit #21324 H St NE4BR,1.5BA$1.90
Historic Row Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
116 12th St NE, Unit 5116 12th St NE3BR,1.5BA$2.29
OSLOshaw Co-Living ApartmentsOSLOshaw Units 1-33BR,3BA$1.34
75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 175 Florida Ave NW3BR,1.5BA$1.41
1107 Penn St NE, Unit #11107 Penn St NE1BR,1BA$2.08
130 V St NW, Unit 130 V Street NW130 V St NW1BR,1BA$2.69
1115 Penn St NE, Unit #11115 Penn St NE1BR,1BA$2.28
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including NoMA, Washington, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the NoMA Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

80 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap NoMA Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in NoMA?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in NoMA is under $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in NoMA?

The cheapest apartment in NoMA is Liberty Place which is listed at $1,456, while the average apartment in NoMA costs $6,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in NoMA?

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 395 regular apartments in NoMA 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 NoMA?

Cheap apartments in NoMA have an average cost of $955 which is $5,345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NoMA.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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