
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palisades Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $934 (124 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Cleveland Park, Unit C

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Sherry Hall

Highview Towers

Foxhall Terrace

The Garfield House

The Chancery Apartments

Park Crest Apartments
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Lencshire House

The MacArthur Apartments

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Conwell

2642 39th St NW, Unit 4

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Clarence House

Idaho Terrace

The Berkshire Apartments

Tunlaw Courts

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The Frontenac

eaves Glover Park

3215 O St NW

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4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments

2800 Wisconsin Ave NW

3459 Macomb St NW

Park MacArthur

3024 Wisconsin Ave NW

Macomb Gardens
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eaves Tunlaw Gardens

4481 MacArthur Blvd NW

4029 Beecher St NW

4832 Van Ness St NW

3615 38th St NW, Unit Apt#203

Alto Towers

2400 41st St NW, Unit 312

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2606 Tunlaw Rd NW, Unit 3

The Saratoga Apartments
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4471 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 102

Brandywine Apartments

3819 Davis Pl NW

3618 Warren St NW, Unit A

3801 Calvert St NW

Skyline Towers

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The Abby

4555 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 208

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4411 38th St NW, Unit None Better

2725 39th St NW
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Palisades, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palisades?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palisades Studio Apartments | $1,859 | $1,295 | $3,950 |
| Palisades 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $1,033 | $4,395 |
| Palisades 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,409 | $1,655 | $8,960 |
| Palisades 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,598 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
| Palisades 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,947 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 124 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Palisades Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Palisades Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palisades area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Larkspur priced from $1,033. Foxhall Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here are the most affordable Palisades apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Foxhall Terrace | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| 4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 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 |
| 2655 41st St NW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Idaho Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,548 |
| Lee Heights Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palisades, DC
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palisades area is the $2.55 price per square foot 4400 Q St NW Model at 4400 Q St NW, Unit Renovated 7-bdr 4400Q in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $11,000. The second greatest value Palisades apartment is the 2 Bed-1 Bath -1120 Model at Brandywine Apartments starting at $2,599 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Northwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palisades apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4400 Q St NW, Unit Renovated 7-bdr 4400Q | 4400 Q St NW | 6BR,4.5BA | $2.55 |
| Brandywine Apartments | 2 Bed-1 Bath -1120 | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 3215 O St NW | 3215 O St #4 | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 2040 N Vermont St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Larkspur | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 2614 41st Street NW | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 2001 N Glebe Rd, Unit B | 2001 N Glebe Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Park MacArthur | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Fort Strong Properties | Fort Strong Villas - Near Courthouse Metro | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePalisades, Washington, DC
Ranked #30
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Palisades, Washington, DC
Key Elementary School
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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 $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palisades?
The cheapest apartment in Palisades is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Palisades costs $2,600.
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 228 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 $761 which is $1,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palisades.
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