
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (29 Rentals)
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1239 Queen St NE

1958 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 1

1272 16th St NE
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Edgewood Commons 601

1227 Queen St NE

1217 Raum St NE, Unit 3

1713 Montello Ave NE, Unit 1

1231 Holbrook Ter NE, Unit Apartment #2

1107 Penn St NE, Unit #1
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1380 Bryant St NE

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Northeast Washington, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northeast Washington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northeast Washington Studio Apartments | $2,008 | $1,300 | $4,883 |
Northeast Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $1,036 | $6,320 |
Northeast Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,977 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Northeast Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,760 | $2,700 | $7,032 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Northeast Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 $1,396. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Carrolton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,396 |
Edgewood Commons 601 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,537 |
The Edwards | 1Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,579 |
The Hecht Warehouse | SA | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
The Santmyers | Floorplan #1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Big Sky Flats | Orion | 1BR,1BA | $1,901 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Washington, DC
As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northeast Washington area is the $2.91 price per square foot 2C Model at Hanover 8th Street in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $3,737. The second greatest value Northeast Washington apartment is the 1225 Raum St NE Model at 1225 Raum St NE, Unit #2 starting at $3,000 with a $2.40 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hanover 8th Street | 2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
1225 Raum St NE, Unit #2 | 1225 Raum St NE | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
1213 Raum St NE, Unit 2 | 1213 Raum St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Rhode Island Row | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
1915 Capitol Ave NE, Unit 3 | 1915 Capitol Ave NE | 3BR,2BA | $2.70 |
1245 Raum St NE, Unit 3 | 1245 Raum St NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
1958 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 1 | 1958 W Virginia Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
The Santmyers | Floorplan #1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
The Edwards | 1Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
1713 Montello Ave NE, Unit 1 | 1713 Montello Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
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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 $1,901.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Northeast Washington is The Edwards which is listed at $1,579, while the average apartment in Northeast Washington costs $4,497.
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 3 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 $106 which is $4,391 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Washington.
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