Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NoMA Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (85 Rentals)

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i5 Union Market Co-Living
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$1,007 - $3,158
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$900 - $3,051
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$107

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$1,007 - $3,158
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

i5 Union Market Co-Living

320 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Shelby
Rent Specials
$1,525 - $1,875
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$1,525 - $1,875

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$1,525 - $1,875
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Shelby

405 10th St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Iris
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$1,529 - $4,061
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$1,508 - $4,040
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$21

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$1,529 - $4,061
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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ONE501
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$1,543 - $4,276
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$1,526 - $4,259
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$17

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$1,543 - $4,276
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ONE501

1501 Harry Thomas Way NEWashington, DC 20002
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Anthology
Rent Specials
$1,600 - $12,383
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$1,579 - $12,362
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$21

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$1,600 - $12,383
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Anthology

625 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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SoNYa
Rent Specials
$1,588 - $4,062
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$1,572 - $4,046
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$16

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$1,588 - $4,062
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

SoNYa

40 Patterson St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Market House
Rent Specials
$1,648 - $11,956
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$1,627 - $11,935
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$21

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$1,648 - $11,956
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market House

1240 3rd St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Belgard
Rent Specials
$1,652 - $4,332
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$1,620 - $4,300
Required Monthly Fees
$32

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$1,652 - $4,332
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Belgard

33 N St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Revel Apartments
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$1,754 - $6,574
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$1,665 - $6,485
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$89

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$1,754 - $6,574
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Revel Apartments

1005 1st St NEWashington, DC 20002
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John Jay Apartments
$1,700 - $2,150
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$1,700 - $2,150

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$1,700 - $2,150
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

John Jay Apartments

314 E Capitol St NEWashington, DC 20003
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The Gantry DC
Rent Specials
$1,711 - $6,874
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$1,695 - $6,858
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$16

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$1,711 - $6,874
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Gantry DC

300 Morse St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Aspen
Rent Specials
$1,724 - $4,861
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$1,674 - $4,811
Required Monthly Fees
$50

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$1,724 - $4,861
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Aspen

1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Station House
Rent Specials
$1,730 - $5,989
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$1,708 - $5,967
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$22

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$1,730 - $5,989
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Station House

701 2nd St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Burton
Rent Specials
$1,743 - $5,733
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$1,726 - $5,716
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$17

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$1,743 - $5,733
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Burton

200 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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Gables City Vista
Rent Specials
$1,745 - $6,554
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$1,703 - $6,512
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$42

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$1,745 - $6,554
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gables City Vista

460 L St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Meridian at Gallery Place
$1,803 - $3,621
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$1,788 - $3,606
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$15

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$1,803 - $3,621
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Meridian at Gallery Place

450 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Press House
Rent Specials
$1,815 - $5,403
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$1,788 - $5,376
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$27

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$1,815 - $5,403
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Press House

331 N St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Gables Union Market
Rent Specials
$1,819 - $7,594
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$1,740 - $7,515
Required Monthly Fees
$79

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$1,819 - $7,594
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gables Union Market

1325 5th St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Slate at NoMa
Rent Specials
$1,833 - $7,328
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$1,740 - $7,235
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$93

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$1,833 - $7,328
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Slate at NoMa

51 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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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 $1,073. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
i5 Union Market Co-LivingCo-Living D13-Bedroom 44BR,2BA$1,073
Liberty PlaceStudio BStudio,1BA$1,362
Judd and WeilerStudio | s02 - The JuddStudio,1BA$1,398
501 12th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,399
Affinity at 2M1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan B Market1BR,1BA$1,435
The Gale EckingtonStudio 1 Bath - S2Studio,1BA$1,459
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
President Adams BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NoMA, DC

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the NoMA area is the $1.25 price per square foot 1122 Owen Place NE Model at 1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom in the in the Northeast Washington neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value NoMA apartment is the 527 9th St NE Model at 527 9th St NE, Unit 1 starting at $2,800 with a $2.33 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.
1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom1122 Owen Place NE1BR,1BA$1.25
527 9th St NE, Unit 1527 9th St NE2BR,1BA$2.33
402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C402 M Street NW1BR,1BA$2.27
Ellington Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
504 E St NE, Unit 504 one-half E ST NE apt.504 E St NE2BR,2BA$2.26
75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 175 Florida Ave NW3BR,1.5BA$1.41
309 Constitution Ave NE, Unit Top Floor #3309 Constitution Ave NE2BR,1BA$2.63
1704 Capitol Ave NE, Unit #11704 Capitol Ave NE2BR,1BA$2.67
1115 Penn St NE1115 Penn St NE1BR,1BA$2.43
501 12th StreetStudioStudio ,1BA$2.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Noma, Washington, DC

Ranked #12

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 Affinity at 2M which is listed at $1,435, while the average apartment in NoMA costs $4,500.

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 414 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 $1,050 which is $3,450 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NoMA.

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