Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palisades Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (69 Rentals)

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4455 MacArthur Blvd NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4455 MacArthur Blvd NW

4455 MacArthur Blvd NWWashington, DC 20007
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Wisconsin House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wisconsin House

2712 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20007
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The Meridian
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meridian

2201 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20007
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3516 W Pl NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

3516 W Pl NW

3516 W Pl NWWashington, DC 20007
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The Fleetwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Fleetwood

3707 Woodley Rd NWWashington, DC 20016
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Townley Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Townley Court Apartments

2315-2323 40th Pl NWWashington, DC 20007
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2224 40th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

2224 40th Street

2224 40th St NWWashington, DC 20007
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2030 N Adams St

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Palisades, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Palisades Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palisades area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Key Boulevard priced from $1,099. Morene Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,120. Here are the most affordable Palisades apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Key BoulevardStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Morene Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,120
The Palisade ApartmentsOne BedroomStudio,1BA$1,375
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,567
Idaho TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,587
The Garfield HouseStudio AStudio,1BA$1,599
The Berkshire ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,615
Foxhall Terrace0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,625
Lee Heights Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palisades, DC

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palisades area is the $2.29 price per square foot 2x2 Model at 4000 Massachusetts in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Palisades apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Morene Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palisades apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4000 Massachusetts2x22BR,2BA$2.29
Morene Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.61
Lyon Village2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.29
The Horizons2 Bedroom, 1 Bath 1012 SF 21C2BR,1BA$2.50
Moshovitis - 2213 40th Place1BR1BR,1BA$2.11
2228 40th Pl NW, Unit Apt#12228 40th Pl NW1BR,1BA$2.44
The Palisade ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.40
5102 Warren Plz NW, Unit 15102 Warren Plz NW1BR,1BA$2.00
Key BoulevardStudioStudio ,1BA$2.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Palisades, Washington, DC

Ranked #30

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across District of Columbia and customized analysis for Western Washington, DC. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Palisades Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palisades Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Palisades?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Palisades is under $1,630.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palisades?

The cheapest apartment in Palisades is Morene Apartments which is listed at $1,120, while the average apartment in Palisades costs $9,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palisades?

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 135 regular apartments in Palisades 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 Palisades?

Cheap apartments in Palisades have an average cost of $712 which is $9,238 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palisades.

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