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3614 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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2724-2740 Porter St NWWashington, DC 20008
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2745-2749 Ordway St NWWashington, DC 20008
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2702 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20007
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2844 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20007
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3003 Van Ness St NWWashington, DC 20008
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4607 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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2929 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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3025 Ontario Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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3130 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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1601 Argonne Pl NWWashington, DC 20009
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3220 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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3701 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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3725 Macomb St NWWashington, DC 20016
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4550 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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3206 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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2800 Woodley Rd NWWashington, DC 20008
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Washington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Northwest Washington Studio Apartments | $1,751 | $1,100 | $2,505 |
| Northwest Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $1,500 | $7,846 |
| Northwest Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,714 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,796 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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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 The Arcadia priced from $1,225. Sherry Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Northwest Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Arcadia | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Sherry Hall | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Lencshire House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Garfield House | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Park East Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| The Rodman Apartments | Renovated Studio 07 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Quebec House Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
| The Parkwest Apartments | Studio 05 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| The Chesapeake | Studio 12 | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Washington, DC
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Washington area is the $1.91 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 2724-40 Porter Street in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Northwest Washington apartment is the 3807 Fulton St NW Model at 3807 Fulton St NW, Unit B starting at $1,800 with a $1.92 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. |
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| 2724-40 Porter Street | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 3807 Fulton St NW, Unit B | 3807 Fulton St NW | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| Connecticut House Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 13 Tier | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Harvard Hall | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Brandywine Apartments | 1 Bed-1 Bath -800 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Cleveland House | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 3025 Ontario Rd NW, Unit 403 | 3025 Ontario Rd NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 3601 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit Apt 201 | 3601 Wisconsin Ave NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| The Calverton | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| The Albemarle | 602 | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
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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 $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Washington is The Arcadia which is listed at $1,599, while the average apartment in Northwest Washington costs $8,243.
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 114 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 $2,101 which is $6,142 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Washington.
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