
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pleasant Plains Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (154 Rentals)
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The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+

411 Hobart Pl NW, Unit 411 Hobart Place

Monroe Co-Living

C H Houston

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The Woodner

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1305 Euclid St NW, Unit Room

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The Arden

Park Morton I

717 Euclid St NW, Unit 3
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The Shelburne Apartments

R Street Apartments

The Cromwell

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1346 Kenyon St NW, Unit C - Room 2

Richardson

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Holmead Apartments

1630 R Street

The Yorkshire

Carl F. West Estates

The Gale Eckington
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801 R Street Apartments

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1429 Belmont St NW

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Dorchester House

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Judd and Weiler

The Libretto

1441 Harvard Street Apartments

Adams Garden Towers

Dorchester West Apartments

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1901 16th St NW, Unit 12

1443 Parkwood Pl NW, Unit 3R

7th Flats

Howard Manor
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The Envoy

The Chalfonte

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Walbraff Apartments

3332 Georgia Ave NW

The Milestone on Belmont

Third & Rhode

Highview and Castle Manor

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Totten Tower L.P.

3542 6th St NW

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1008 Fairmont St NW
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Pleasant Plains, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pleasant Plains?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Plains Studio Apartments | $1,915 | $1,150 | $5,803 |
| Pleasant Plains 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,457 | $868 | $5,585 |
| Pleasant Plains 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,612 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
| Pleasant Plains 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,296 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Pleasant Plains 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,843 | $1,514 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 154 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Pleasant Plains Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Street Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| The Arden | 5 Bedroom x 2.5 Bath | 5BR,2BA | $1,264 |
| Park Morton I | Studio 60 Percent | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| 1320 Fairmont St NW | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Fairlee | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Holmead Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,370 |
| The Ravenswood | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Florida Avenue NE, Unit #2 | 30 Florida Avenue NE | 3BR,3BA | $2.19 |
| 1409-1411 1st St NW | 1411 | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 2004 1st St NW, Unit 2004 #B English Basement | 2004 1st St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 739 Fairmont St NW, Unit B | 739 Fairmont St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Arden | 3 Bedroom x 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 124 Q St NW, Unit 4 | 124 Q St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 3100 WARDER ST NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Walbraff Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Glenwood Apartments | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
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Best Local Schools in Pleasant Plains, Washington, DC
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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 $1,399.
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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