Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Capitol Street Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (165 Rentals)

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property at 232 N St NW

$1,250

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6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

232 N St NW

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i5 CoLiving
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$1,291 - $7,225
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

i5 CoLiving

320 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Shelby
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$1,450 - $1,475
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$1,450 - $1,475
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$1,450 - $1,475
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Shelby

405 10th St NEWashington, DC 20002
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1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A
$1,475
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$1,475
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1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A

1304 N Capitol St NWWashington, DC 20002
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The Iris
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$1,529 - $3,990
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Banner Lane
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$1,572 - $4,396
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$1,572 - $4,396
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$1,572 - $4,396
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Banner Lane

44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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Judd and Weiler
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$1,605 - $5,290
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Judd and Weiler

1611 Eckington Pl NEWashington, DC 20002
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McTory
$1,645 - $1,685
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$1,645 - $1,685
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Studio Apartments Available Jul 1

McTory

412 3rd St NEWashington, DC 20002
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property at 459 M St NW

$1,695

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459 M St NW

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property at 70 Rhode Island Ave NW

$1,700

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$1,700
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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70 Rhode Island Ave NW, Unit 402

70 Rhode Island Ave NW
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property at 901 H St NE

$1,700 - $1,950

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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901 H St NE

WashingtonDC20002

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ONE501
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$1,724 - $4,691
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ONE501

1501 Harry Thomas Way NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Aspen
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$1,800 - $11,221
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$1,800 - $11,221
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The Aspen

1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Anthology
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$1,811 - $11,264
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Anthology

625 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Slate at NoMa
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$1,823 - $5,302
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Slate at NoMa

51 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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North Capitol Street, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Capitol Street Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Capitol Street area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at 1324 N Capitol St NW priced from $1,399. i5 CoLiving has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,416. Here are the most affordable North Capitol Street apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1324 N Capitol St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,399
i5 CoLivingCo-Living D3-Bedroom 14BR,2BA$1,416
Liberty Place1BR A1BR,1BA$1,446
The ShelbyStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Hodge on 7th1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1k - 50%1BR,1BA$1,457
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
Richardson (Furnished Rooms)SHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private...1BR,1BA$1,500
The IrisS5AFFStudio,1BA$1,529

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Capitol Street, DC

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Capitol Street 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 North Capitol Street apartment is the 84 Q St NW Model at 84 Q St NW, Unit #B starting at $3,000 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Capitol Street apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C402 M Street NW1BR,1BA$2.27
84 Q St NW, Unit #B84 Q St NW2BR,2BA$2.73
817 6th St NW, Unit B817 6th St NW2BR,2BA$2.73
902 Westminster St NW902 Westminster St NW2BR,2BA$2.63
The Thread1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.51
124 Q St NW, Unit 4124 Q St NW2BR,1BA$2.25
Ellington Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.27
2016 1st St NW2016 1st St NW2BR,1BA$2.72
1010 G St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.33
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.70

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North Capitol Street, Washington, DC

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Washington. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Capitol Street Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Capitol Street?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Capitol Street is under $1,529.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Capitol Street?

The cheapest apartment in North Capitol Street is Liberty Place which is listed at $1,446, while the average apartment in North Capitol Street costs $4,945.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Capitol Street?

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 217 regular apartments in North Capitol Street 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 North Capitol Street?

Cheap apartments in North Capitol Street have an average cost of $682 which is $4,263 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Capitol Street.

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