
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NoMA Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (152 Rentals)
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The Gale Eckington

Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit 2E

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i5 CoLiving

232 N St NW

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit E

Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit 2D

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit C

232 N St NW

8 R St NW
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Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit D

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit 2C

710 7th St NE

700 Constitution

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Banner Lane

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The Shelby

Richardson (Furnished Rooms)

801 R Street Apartments

Channing E Phillips Homes
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Capital Plaza Apartments

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320 Constitution Ave NE

1122 Penn St NE

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The Iris

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1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A, Unit A

513 12th St NE

440 L St NW, Unit 304, Unit 304

1616 7th St NW, Unit 204

Affinity at 2M

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Judd and Weiler
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7th Flats

1716 Capitol Ave NE

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McTory

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1115 Penn St NE, Unit # 3, Unit # 3

1318 Corbin Pl NE, Unit B

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1924 8th St NW, Unit SI FL5-ID679

459 M St NW

Ellington Apartments

Avec on H Street

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Anthology

901 H St NE

305 C St NE, Unit 308

1721 New Jersey Ave NW

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The Hale

1102 5th St NW

The Stanton

124 Q St NW, Unit 4, Unit 4

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The Aspen

510 8th St NE
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NoMA, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in NoMA?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| NoMA Studio Apartments | $2,055 | $1,395 | $8,176 |
| NoMA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,545 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| NoMA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,689 | $1,178 | $10,000+ |
| NoMA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,592 | $1,449 | $8,957 |
| NoMA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,082 | $1,386 | $6,551 |
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There are currently 152 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the NoMA Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available NoMA Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the NoMA area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Gale Eckington priced from $1,045. i5 CoLiving has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,178. Here are the most affordable NoMA apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gale Eckington | Studio 1 Bath - S02 Affordable 80% | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| i5 CoLiving | Co-Living B6A-Bedroom 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,178 |
| Liberty Place | 1BR A | 1BR,1BA | $1,446 |
| The Shelby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Richardson (Furnished Rooms) | SHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private... | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Hodge on 7th | 1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1k - 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,457 |
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| 320 Constitution Ave NE | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 612 12th St NE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,524 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in NoMA, DC
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the NoMA 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 NoMA apartment is the 2 Bed - 1 Bath Model at Ellington Apartments starting at $2,499 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Edgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for NoMA apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 902 Westminster St NW | 902 Westminster St NW | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| 124 Q St NW, Unit 4 | 124 Q St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A | 1304 N Capitol St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 2016 1st St NW | 2016 1st St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| 612 12th St NE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 1010 G St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 1115 Penn St NE, Unit # 3 | 1115 Penn St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
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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.
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 $1,524.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in NoMA?
The cheapest apartment in NoMA is Liberty Place which is listed at $1,446, while the average apartment in NoMA costs $4,505.
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 265 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 $763 which is $3,742 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NoMA.
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