
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $963 (95 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Cleveland Park, Unit B

1826 Ingleside Ter NW

Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home in Woodley Park, Unit 2B

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Cleveland Park, Unit E

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Cleveland Park, Unit C

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Woodley Park, Unit A

Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home in Woodley Park, Unit 1A

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Woodley Park, Unit D

Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home in Woodley Park, Unit 2A
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Sherry Hall

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Highview Towers

Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home in Woodley Park, Unit 3B

Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home in Woodley Park, Unit 3A

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1808 Newton St NW, Unit 3

2724-40 Porter Street

2745-49 Ordway Street

Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home in Woodley Park, Unit 3C

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Woodley Park, Unit E
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The Garfield House

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Lencshire House

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Conwell

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Clarence House

3003 Van Ness

4801 Connecticut Avenue Apartments

2939 Van Ness St NW, Unit 945

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2814 Quarry Rd NW, Unit Apt 1

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Hampton Arms

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Connecticut Plaza

Park East Apartments

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Lanier Apartments

Sedgwick Gardens Apartments

3039 Macomb St NW, Unit Studio Cleveland Park

The Arcadia

The Chalfonte

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The Frontenac
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Cleveland House

3624 Connecticut Avenue Apartments

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2939 Van Ness St NW

3600 Connecticut Ave NW

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2800 Woodley Rd

Park Ellison

AVA Van Ness

3459 Macomb St NW

The Chesapeake

3883 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 206
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Northwest Washington, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Washington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Washington Studio Apartments | $1,862 | $1,295 | $4,276 |
| Northwest Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,445 | $1,550 | $9,450 |
| Northwest Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,098 | $2,115 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,759 | $2,975 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,383 | $5,000 | $7,766 |
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Cheapest Available Northwest Washington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Washington area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Parkway Apartments priced from $1,299. The Garfield House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Northwest Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Apartments | Micro Studio 16 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Garfield House | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,452 |
| Lencshire House | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Park Crescent | STUDIO - S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Park Terrace | STUDIO - S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
| 4801 Connecticut Avenue Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Park East Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,639 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Washington, DC
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Washington area is the $2.39 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 01 Tier Model at The Rodman Apartments in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,677. The second greatest value Northwest Washington apartment is the One Bedroom Model at 2745-49 Ordway Street starting at $1,950 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Northwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Washington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rodman Apartments | 2 Bedroom 01 Tier | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 2745-49 Ordway Street | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Brandywine Apartments | 1 Bed-1 Bath -825 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 3032 Rodman Street | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Quebec House Apartments | 1 Bedroom H | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| AVA Van Ness | 765 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Lanier Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Park Crescent | STUDIO - S1A | Studio ,1BA | $2.63 |
| 2814 Quarry Rd NW, Unit Apt 1 | 2814 Quarry Rd NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| 1808 Newton St NW, Unit 3 | 1808 Newton St NW | Studio ,1BA | $2.87 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthwest Washington, Washington, DC
Ranked #45
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Washington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Washington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Washington is under $1,639.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Washington is The Chancery Apartments which is listed at $1,615, while the average apartment in Northwest Washington costs $2,307.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest 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 142 regular apartments in Northwest 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 Northwest Washington?
Cheap apartments in Northwest Washington have an average cost of $2,479 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Washington.
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