Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $987 (54 Rentals)

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The Hecht Warehouse
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$1,057 - $7,138
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The Hecht Warehouse

1401 New York Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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property at 1926 Kearny St NE

$1,300

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$1,300
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1926 Kearny St NE

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The Franklin
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$1,315 - $1,995
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$1,315 - $1,995
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Franklin

1511 Franklin St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Brookland Press
$1,780 - $3,020
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$1,780 - $3,020
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Brookland Press

806 Channing Place NEWashington, DC 20018
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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
Studio 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 to 1 Bedroom 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 Edwards
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Edwards

1530 Rhode Island Ave NEWashington, DC 20018
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1221 Raum St Ne
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1221 Raum St Ne

1221 Raum St NeWashington, DC 20002
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1649 FRANKLIN ST NE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1649 FRANKLIN ST NE

1649 Franklin St NEWashington, DC 20018
property at 966 Mt Olivet Rd NE

$1,399

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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966 Mt Olivet Rd NE, Unit 2

966 Mt Olivet Rd NE
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1000 OTIS ST NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 OTIS ST NE

1000 Otis St NEWashington, DC 20017
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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madelyn

1820 Irving St NEWashington, DC 20018
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THE ASHTON 1814
Studio to 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 $1,150. Brookland DC Co-Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Northeast Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CarroltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Brookland DC Co-LivingBROOKLAND | Fully Furnished | Utilities Include...1BR,1BA$1,175
The EdwardsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Edgewood Commons 601StudioStudio,1BA$1,248
1221 Raum St Ne1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,295
1835 CENTRAL PL NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,299
The FranklinStudioStudio,1BA$1,315
Brookland Manor1A 1x1 Conventional1BR,1BA$1,352
1649 FRANKLIN ST NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Washington, DC

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Washington area is the $2.40 price per square foot 4B 4x2 Conventional Model at Brookland Manor in the in the Northeast Washington neighborhood starting from $3,311. The second greatest value Northeast Washington apartment is the 2 BED 2 BATH Model at The Residences at Gateway starting at $2,085 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Dakota Crossing 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.
Brookland Manor4B 4x2 Conventional4BR,2BA$2.40
The Residences at Gateway2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.14
1316 Adams St NE, Unit 11316 Adams St NE2BR,2BA$2.44
Parkway Plaza2BR LARGE M-LEVEL 1 WIC2BR,1BA$2.39
1245 Raum St NE, Unit Unit 11245 Raum St NE2BR,1BA$2.24
1107 Penn St NE, Unit #31107 Penn St NE1BR,1BA$2.11
1213 Raum St NE, Unit 41213 Raum St NE2BR,1BA$2.31
1221 Raum St Ne1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.81
The FranklinStudioStudio ,1BA$2.39
The EdwardsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.24

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Northeast Washington, Washington, DC

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Among cities in District of Columbia 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 $1,399.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northeast Washington is Brookland DC Co-Living which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Northeast Washington costs $2,240.

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 48 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 $1,194 which is $1,046 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Washington.

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