Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Capitol Street Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (162 Rentals)

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i5 CoLiving
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$1,162 - $7,226
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

i5 CoLiving

320 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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property at 8 R St NW

$1,225 - $1,375

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$1,225 - $1,375
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 R St NW

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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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The Axis
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$1,597 - $4,406
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Axis

318 I St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Judd and Weiler
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$1,694 - $5,880
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Judd and Weiler

1611 Eckington Pl NEWashington, DC 20002
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John Jay Apartments
$1,700 - $2,095
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John Jay Apartments

314 E Capitol St NEWashington, DC 20003
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Banner Lane
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$1,708 - $4,417
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Banner Lane

44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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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 3 Beds unit found at i5 CoLiving priced from $1,162. 510 I St NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable North Capitol Street apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
i5 CoLivingCo-Living D1-Bedroom 33BR,2BA$1,162
510 I St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Rise Temple at Temple CourtsS2ZStudio,1BA$1,319
RichardsonSHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private...1BR,1BA$1,450
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Hodge on 7th - Senior Living1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1k - 50%1BR,1BA$1,457
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
320 Constitution Ave NEStudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Capitol Street, DC

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Capitol Street area is the $2.06 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Historic Row Apartments in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value North Capitol Street apartment is the 811 7th St NE Model at 811 7th St NE, Unit Unit 1 starting at $2,950 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill 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.
Historic Row Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.06
811 7th St NE, Unit Unit 1811 7th St NE3BR,2BA$2.27
Tribeca NOMAA1D.1 (w/Den)1BR,1BA$2.55
402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C402 M Street NW1BR,1BA$2.27
Ellington Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
902 Westminster St NW902 Westminster St NW2BR,2BA$2.63
59 Rhode Island Ave NW, Unit Stylish Studio 159 Rhode Island Ave NWStudio ,1BA$2.00
124 Q St NW, Unit 4124 Q St NW2BR,1BA$2.25
27 Florida Ave NW, Unit 27 Florida Avenue NW27 Florida Ave NW1BR,1BA$1.56
1032 D St NE, Unit 1B1032 D St NEStudio ,1BA$2.07

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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 $1,495.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Capitol Street is 801 R Street Apartments which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in North Capitol Street costs $6,000.

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 221 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 $949 which is $5,051 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Capitol Street.

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