
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NoMA Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (89 Rentals)
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i5 CoLiving

75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 1, Unit 1

32 1/2 8th St NE

The Gale Eckington

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The Shelby

801 R Street Apartments

700 Constitution

Pinnacle

Channing E Phillips Homes
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Capital Plaza Apartments

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Anthology

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320 Constitution Ave NE

1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom, Unit Frontbedroom

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The Iris

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John Jay Apartments

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Judd and Weiler

7th Flats

1016 11th St NE

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1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A, Unit A
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Affinity at 2M

235 F St NE

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Banner Lane

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ONE501

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

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The Burton

1010 G St NE

459 M St NW

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SoNYa

Revel Apartments
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Ellington Apartments

1504 North Capitol St NE

Cielo

The Florian

The Stanton

301 U St NW, Unit #3

100K

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The Axis

1324 North Capitol St NW, Unit SI FL3-ID1156

513 12th St NE
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The Hale

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The Belgard

The Shay

601 Pennsylvania Ave NW

66 New York Ave NW

124 Q St NW, Unit 4, Unit 4

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2009 Flagler Pl NW, Unit B, Unit B

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The 202

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The Aspen

Avec on H Street
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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 | $1,980 | $720 | $6,753 |
| NoMA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,491 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| NoMA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,557 | $1,338 | $10,000+ |
| NoMA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,435 | $1,224 | $8,957 |
| NoMA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,565 | $1,032 | $5,600 |
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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 CoLiving priced from $1,257. Liberty Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,362. Here are the most affordable NoMA apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| i5 CoLiving | Co-Living D3-Bedroom 2 | 4BR,2BA | $1,257 |
| Liberty Place | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,362 |
| The Gale Eckington | Studio 1 Bath - S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,394 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Shelby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Anthology | S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,492 |
| President Adams Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in NoMA, DC
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the NoMA area is the $2.33 price per square foot 527 9th St NE Model at 527 9th St NE, Unit 1 in the in the Carver Langston neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value NoMA apartment is the 1122 Owen Place NE Model at 1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Northeast Washington 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. |
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| 527 9th St NE, Unit 1 | 527 9th St NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom | 1122 Owen Place NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C | 402 M Street NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 2009 Flagler Pl NW, Unit B | 2009 Flagler Pl NW | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 2014 1st St NW, Unit 2014 1st St NW BMNT | 2014 1st St NW | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| 1802 2nd St NW, Unit B | 1802 2nd St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 1 | 75 Florida Ave NW | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| 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 |
| 1010 G St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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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 $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in NoMA?
The cheapest apartment in NoMA is 801 R Street Apartments which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in NoMA costs $4,521.
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 359 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 $774 which is $3,747 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NoMA.
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