
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palisades Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (82 Rentals)
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3030 Wisconsin Ave NW

The Berkshire Apartments

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Sherry Hall

The Palisade Apartments

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4427 Nebraska Ave NW, Unit #4

Carillon House

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The Chancery Apartments

Lencshire House
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Conwell

The Chesapeake

4000 Massachusetts

Tunlaw Courts

Idaho Terrace

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Clarence House

Archer Apartments

The Garfield House

Macomb Gardens

eaves Tunlaw Gardens
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The Frontenac

3420 38th St NW

4465 MacArthur Blvd NW

Foxhall Terrace

3611 38th St NW

3609 38th St NW

Alto Towers

4465 MacArthur Blvd NW

Morrisanne Apartments

3401 38th St NW
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4465 MacArthur Blvd NW

The Elaine

Park MacArthur

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Avalon at Foxhall

3051 Idaho Ave NW

Skyline Towers

eaves Glover Park

Connecticut House Apartments

3520 W Pl NW
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2224 40th St NW

2221 40th St NW

4455 MacArthur Blvd NW

Devonshire Courts Apartments - South

4585 MacArthur Blvd NW

2716 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Wisconsin House

3516 W Pl NW

Avalon The Albemarle

The Fleetwood
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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 | $1,826 | $1,300 | $6,313 |
| Palisades 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,531 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
| Palisades 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,732 | $1,307 | $10,000+ |
| Palisades 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,822 | $3,045 | $10,000+ |
| Palisades 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,347 | $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 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Sherry Hall | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Carillon House | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,444 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Park Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,451 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,452 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palisades, DC
As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palisades area is the $2.49 price per square foot 2 Bed-2 Bath -1125 Model at Brandywine Apartments in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value Palisades apartment is the 902 Model at eaves Glover Park starting at $2,335 with a $2.59 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Apartments | 2 Bed-2 Bath -1125 | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
| eaves Glover Park | 902 | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Colonial Village West | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Connecticut House Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 13 Tier | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| The Larkspur | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 4427 Nebraska Ave NW, Unit #4 | 4427 Nebraska Ave NW | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Park MacArthur | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePalisades, Washington, DC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Palisades, Washington, DC
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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 $1,452.
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 $25,494.
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 142 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 $326 which is $25,168 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palisades.
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