Cheap Homes for Rent in the Northwest Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (21 Rentals)

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property at 2939 Van Ness St NW

$1,695

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$1,695

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 2

2939 Van Ness St NW, Unit 1229

2939 Van Ness St NW
WashingtonDC20008
property at 3459 Macomb St NW

$1,740

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$1,740

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$1,740

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3459 Macomb St NW

WashingtonDC20016
property at 3459 Macomb St NW

$1,749

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$1,749

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3459 Macomb St NW

WashingtonDC20016

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property at 4600 Connecticut Ave NW

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4600 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 215

4600 Connecticut Ave NW
WashingtonDC20008
property at 1821 Newton St NW

$1,980

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$1,980

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1821 Newton St NW, Unit Apartment 3

1821 Newton St NW
WashingtonDC20010
property at 2869 28th St NW

$2,000 - $2,700

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2869 28th St NW

WashingtonDC20008

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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 Chesapeake priced from $1,285. Parkway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable Northwest Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ChesapeakeStudio 12Studio,1BA$1,285
Parkway ApartmentsMicro Studio 02 TierStudio,1BA$1,399
The Garfield HouseStudio AStudio,1BA$1,450
The Chancery ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,486
Park East Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Washington, DC

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Washington area is the $2.46 price per square foot 2 Bed-2 Bath -1140 Model at Brandywine Apartments in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value Northwest Washington apartment is the 2 Bedroom 01 Tier Model at The Rodman Apartments starting at $2,677 with a $2.39 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brandywine Apartments2 Bed-2 Bath -11402BR,2BA$2.46
The Rodman Apartments2 Bedroom 01 Tier2BR,1BA$2.39
3003 Van Ness2 Bedrooms B2BR,1BA$2.67
2948 Albemarle St NW, Unit 12948 Albemarle St NW1BR,1BA$2.90
2745-49 Ordway StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights3113 38th St NW1BR,1BA$2.19
The Garfield House1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3.00
The Abby1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.41
Lanier ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Park CrescentSTUDIO - S1AStudio ,1BA$3.01

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Northwest Washington, Washington, DC

Ranked #47

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Washington

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Washington?

There are currently 264 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $16,083. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Washington ranging from $1,030 to $18,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwest Washington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest Washington ranges from $1,030 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,599.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northwest Washington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northwest Washington range from $2,975 to $16,083, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,495 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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