
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parkside Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (13 Rentals)
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Parkside, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Parkside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Studio Apartments | $1,711 | $1,595 | $1,825 |
| Parkside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $900 | $2,500 |
| Parkside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,446 | $1,200 | $3,130 |
| Parkside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,805 | $1,508 | $2,424 |
| Parkside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,880 | $1,880 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Parkside Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Parkside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parkside area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Paradise At Parkside Apartments priced from $900. Mayfair Mansions has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $974. Here are the most affordable Parkside apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Mayfair Mansions | One Bedroom- 1A | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| Jayde Parkside | S1A - II | Studio,1BA | $1,590 |
| Vesta Parkside Apartments | Studio, Tiers 02 and 33 | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| Boundary Stone Flats | 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc5) | 2BR,2BA | $2,112 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parkside, DC
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parkside area is the $2.45 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1) Model at Boundary Stone Flats in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $2,112. The second greatest value Parkside apartment is the 3 Bedroom Duplex Model at Paradise At Parkside Apartments starting at $1,586 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Mayfair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parkside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Stone Flats | 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1) | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Mayfair Mansions | One Bedroom- 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Vesta Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom, Tier 12 | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Jayde Parkside | A2A - II | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Parkside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Parkside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Parkside is under $2,112.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Parkside?
The cheapest apartment in Parkside is Paradise At Parkside Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Parkside costs $2,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Parkside?
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 71 regular apartments in Parkside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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