
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NoMA Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (85 Rentals)
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i5 Union Market Co-Living

80 P St NW

75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 1

32 1/2 8th St NE

Judd and Weiler

The Gale Eckington

501 12th Street

801 R Street Apartments

700 Constitution
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President Adams Building

1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom

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The Iris

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ONE501

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Anthology

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SoNYa
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1115 Penn St NE

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Market House

235 F St NE

7th Flats

Coda on H

McTory

650 E St NE

1929 1st St NW

Avec on H Street

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The Stanton

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The Florian

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Gables City Vista

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Cielo

1620 7th St NW

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Press House

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Gables Union Market

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The Edison at Union Market

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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 | $1,959 | $720 | $6,761 |
| NoMA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| NoMA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,520 | $1,107 | $10,000+ |
| NoMA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,396 | $1,007 | $8,121 |
| NoMA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $1,092 | $5,800 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| i5 Union Market Co-Living | Co-Living D13-Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,073 |
| Liberty Place | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,362 |
| Judd and Weiler | Studio | s02 - The Judd | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| 501 12th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Affinity at 2M | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan B Market | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
| The Gale Eckington | Studio 1 Bath - S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,459 |
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| President Adams Building | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom | 1122 Owen Place NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 527 9th St NE, Unit 1 | 527 9th St NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 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 |
| 504 E St NE, Unit 504 one-half E ST NE apt. | 504 E St NE | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| 75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 1 | 75 Florida Ave NW | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| 309 Constitution Ave NE, Unit Top Floor #3 | 309 Constitution Ave NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 1704 Capitol Ave NE, Unit #1 | 1704 Capitol Ave NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 1115 Penn St NE | 1115 Penn St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 501 12th Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
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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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