
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palisades Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (107 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit B

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

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5102 Warren Plz NW, Unit 3, Unit 3

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

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Sherry Hall

Highview Towers

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2319 Huidekoper Pl NW, Unit Basement Studio, Unit Basement Studio

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4427 Nebraska Ave NW

2720 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit 106, Unit 106
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Park Crest Apartments

The Garfield House

The Berkshire Apartments

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

Carillon House

Lencshire House

4100 W St NW

The Chesapeake

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Conwell

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4633 Clark Pl NW, Unit DC NW Large Studio, Unit DC NW Large Studio
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4000 Massachusetts

The Chancery Apartments

Tunlaw Courts

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Clarence House

3051 Idaho Ave NW

Idaho Terrace

Archer Apartments

Macomb Gardens

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4418 Greenwich Pky NW

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The Frontenac
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eaves Tunlaw Gardens

4465 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 8

Foxhall Terrace

Alto Towers

3609 38th St NW

The Palisade Apartments

4465 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 204

Morrisanne Apartments

4465 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 111

4600 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 517, Unit 517
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4465 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 4

The Elaine

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2422 Observatory Pl NW, Unit Studio Apartment, Unit Studio Apartment

Park MacArthur

3601 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit 810 - Penthouse, Unit 810 - Penthouse

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3807 Fulton St NW, Unit B, Unit B

3601 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit 103, Unit 103

eaves Glover Park

1059 Paper Mill Ct NW

3900 Tunlaw Rd NW, Unit 302, Unit 302
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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 | $1,861 | $1,295 | $8,540 |
| Palisades 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,614 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
| Palisades 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,869 | $1,307 | $10,000+ |
| Palisades 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,248 | $3,045 | $10,000+ |
| Palisades 4 Bedroom Apartments | $16,326 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
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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. Key Boulevard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. 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 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Sherry Hall | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Park Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,415 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Garfield House | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Carillon House | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,474 |
| Lencshire House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palisades, DC
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palisades area is the $2.32 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Palisade Apartments in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Palisades 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 Palisades apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palisade Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 3807 Fulton St NW, Unit B | 3807 Fulton St NW | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Colonial Village West | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| The Larkspur | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| eaves Glover Park | 750 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| MacArthur Boulevard Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 4633 Clark Pl NW, Unit DC NW Large Studio | 4633 Clark Pl NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePalisades, Washington, DC
Ranked #31
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 $1,495.
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 $16,326.
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 219 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 $573 which is $15,753 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palisades.
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