Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (44 Rentals)

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Dahlgreen Courts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dahlgreen Courts

2504-2520 10th St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Visionary Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Visionary Square

2401 Washington Pl NEWashington, DC 20018
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Hedin House Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hedin House Apartments

2900 Newton St NEWashington, DC 20018
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1811 Irving Street
Studio Apartments

1811 Irving Street

1811 Irving St NEWashington, DC 20018
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The Carrolton
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carrolton

1615-1625 Franklin St NEWashington, DC 20018

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The Arbor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbor

3230-3232 7th St NEWashington, DC 20017
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The Madelyn
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madelyn

1820 Irving St NEWashington, DC 20018
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THE ASHTON 1814
2 Bedroom Apartments

THE ASHTON 1814

1814-1816 Irving St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Northeast Washington, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northeast Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Washington area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Carrolton priced from $1,299. Edgewood Commons 601 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,537. Here are the most affordable Northeast Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CarroltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Edgewood Commons 601StudioStudio,1BA$1,537
The Edwards1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,579
The Hecht WarehouseSDStudio,1BA$1,623
Big Sky FlatsUrsa Minjor- J31BR,1BA$1,634
Brookland PressA10Studio,1BA$1,667

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Washington, DC

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northeast Washington area is the $1.77 price per square foot 1213 Raum St NE Model at 1213 Raum St NE, Unit 2 in the in the Northeast Washington neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Northeast Washington apartment is the 1915 Capitol Ave NE Model at 1915 Capitol Ave NE, Unit 2 starting at $2,700 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the Northeast Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Washington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1213 Raum St NE, Unit 21213 Raum St NE2BR,1BA$1.77
1915 Capitol Ave NE, Unit 21915 Capitol Ave NE3BR,2BA$2.70
1247 Meigs Pl NE, Unit Apt 21247 Meigs Pl NE2BR,1BA$1.94
1245 Raum St NE, Unit 31245 Raum St NE2BR,1BA$2.35
1230 18th Pl NE, Unit 41230 18th Pl NE3BR,1BA$3.09
1107 Penn St NE, Unit apt 41107 Penn St NE1BR,1BA$2.08
1958 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 11958 W Virginia Ave NE1BR,1BA$2.00
The Edwards1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
The SantmyersFloorplan #21BR,1BA$2.84
The CarroltonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northeast Washington, Washington, DC

Ranked #147

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Washington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northeast Washington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northeast Washington is under $1,667.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Washington?

The cheapest apartment in Northeast Washington is The Carrolton which is listed at $1,570, while the average apartment in Northeast Washington costs $4,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northeast Washington?

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 11 regular apartments in Northeast Washington 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 Northeast Washington?

Cheap apartments in Northeast Washington have an average cost of $756 which is $3,494 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Washington.

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