Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pleasant Plains Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (154 Rentals)

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The Woodner
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$1,240 - $2,220
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Woodner

3636 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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1305 Euclid St NW, Unit Room
$1,250
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$1,250

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 24

1305 Euclid St NW, Unit Room

1305 Euclid St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Arden
$1,264 - $1,864
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$1,264 - $1,864

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2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Arden

2724 11th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Holmead Apartments
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$1,370 - $1,790
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Holmead Apartments

3435 Holmead Pl NWWashington, DC 20010
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The Glenwood Apartments
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$1,495 - $1,550
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The Glenwood Apartments

2315-2321 Lincoln Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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Judd and Weiler
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$1,575 - $6,285
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Judd and Weiler

1611 Eckington Pl NEWashington, DC 20002
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1008 Fairmont St NW
$1,700
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1008 Fairmont St NW

1008 Fairmont St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Cheapest Available Pleasant Plains Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pleasant Plains area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at R Street Apartments priced from $825. The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $948. Here are the most affordable Pleasant Plains apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$948
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,240
The Arden5 Bedroom x 2.5 Bath5BR,2BA$1,264
Park Morton IStudio 60 PercentStudio,1BA$1,275
1320 Fairmont St NW0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,275
The Fairlee0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,299
Holmead ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,370
The Ravenswood0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Plains, DC

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Plains area is the $2.19 price per square foot 30 Florida Avenue NE Model at 30 Florida Avenue NE, Unit #2 in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Pleasant Plains apartment is the 1411 Model at 1409-1411 1st St NW starting at $3,200 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pleasant Plains apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
30 Florida Avenue NE, Unit #230 Florida Avenue NE3BR,3BA$2.19
1409-1411 1st St NW14112BR,1BA$2.13
2004 1st St NW, Unit 2004 #B English Basement2004 1st St NW2BR,1BA$2.00
739 Fairmont St NW, Unit B739 Fairmont St NW1BR,1BA$2.20
The Arden3 Bedroom x 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.08
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
124 Q St NW, Unit 4124 Q St NW2BR,1BA$2.25
3100 WARDER ST NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
Walbraff Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.20
The Glenwood ApartmentsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.14

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Pleasant Plains, Washington, and the greater Washington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pleasant Plains Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pleasant Plains?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pleasant Plains is under $1,399.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pleasant Plains?

The cheapest apartment in Pleasant Plains is The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ which is listed at $948, while the average apartment in Pleasant Plains costs $2,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pleasant Plains?

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 254 regular apartments in Pleasant Plains 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 Pleasant Plains?

Cheap apartments in Pleasant Plains have an average cost of $1,065 which is $1,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pleasant Plains.

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