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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$1,238 - $2,182

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Base Rent$1,238 - $2,182
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Woodner

3640 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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The Arden
$1,364 - $1,864

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Base Rent$1,364 - $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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Base Rent$1,370 - $1,790
Total Monthly Price$1,370 - $1,790
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Holmead Apartments

3435 Holmead Pl NWWashington, DC 20010
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$1,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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172 Bryant St NW

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The Metropolitan Apartments
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$1,499 - $2,399

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The Metropolitan Apartments

200 Rhode Island Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Glenwood Apartments
$1,550 - $2,050

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Base Rent$1,550 - $2,050
Total Monthly Price$1,550 - $2,050
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 7

The Glenwood Apartments

2315-2321 Lincoln Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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Judd and Weiler
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$1,585 - $5,806

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Base Rent$1,585 - $5,806
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Judd and Weiler

1611 Eckington Pl NEWashington, DC 20002
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Walbraff Apartments
$1,650 - $2,000

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Base Rent$1,650 - $2,000
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Walbraff Apartments

3025 15th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Collection 14
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$1,678 - $3,965

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Collection 14

1400 W St NWWashington, DC 20009
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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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Pleasant Plains, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ priced from $948. Tivoli Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,117. Here are the most affordable Pleasant Plains apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$948
Tivoli GardensSTUDIO - S3AStudio, 1BA$1,117
1320 Fairmont St NW0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio, 1BA$1,195
Richardson Furnished RoomsSHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private...1BR, 1BA$1,200
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio, 1BA$1,238
Park Morton IStudio 60 PercentStudio, 1BA$1,275
The Fairlee0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,299
Monroe Furnished RoomsCOLUMBIA HEIGHTS | Furnished | Utilities Includ...1BR, 1BA$1,300
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio, 1BA$1,346
The Arden5 Bedroom x 2.5 Bath5BR, 2BA$1,364

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Plains, DC

As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Plains area is the $2.13 price per square foot 1411 Model at 1409-1411 1st St NW in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Pleasant Plains apartment is the 1900 11th St NW Model at 1900 11th St NW, Unit Basement in the Howard University neighborhood starting at $2,025 with a $2.03 price per square foot. 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.
1409-1411 1st St NW14112BR, 1BA$2.13
1900 11th St NW, Unit Basement1900 11th St NW1BR, 1BA$2.03
The Arden3 Bedroom x 1 Bath3BR, 1BA$2.08
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.71
3100 WARDER ST NW1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.96
Walbraff Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$2.20
1441 Harvard Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.27
3600 14th St NW, Unit 23600 14th St NW1BR, 1BA$2.47
1837 Vermont Ave NW, Unit #B1837 Vermont Ave NW1BR, 1BA$2.50
1008 Fairmont St NW1008 Fairmont St NW1BR, 1BA$2.43

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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 $1,364.

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 $2,376.

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 257 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 $1,043 which is $1,333 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pleasant Plains.

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