Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pleasant Plains Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (167 Rentals)

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The Arden
$1,264 - $1,864
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2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

The Arden

2724 11th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Woodner
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$1,265 - $2,658
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Woodner

3636 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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The Glenwood Apartments
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$1,295 - $1,550
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 15

The Glenwood Apartments

2315-2321 Lincoln Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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Holmead Apartments
$1,370 - $1,790
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Holmead Apartments

3435 Holmead Pl NWWashington, DC 20010
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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 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$1,265
Park Morton IStudio 60 PercentStudio,1BA$1,275
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,291
The YorkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
RichardsonSHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private...1BR,1BA$1,450
Hodge on 7th - Senior Living1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1k - 50%1BR,1BA$1,457
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Plains, DC

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Plains area is the $2.31 price per square foot Two Bedroom C Model at The Calverton in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,809. The second greatest value Pleasant Plains apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Cloisters starting at $2,210 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Edgewood 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.
The CalvertonTwo Bedroom C2BR,1BA$2.31
The Cloisters2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.21
Warder MansionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.65
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
Park Place at PetworthOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.56
124 Q St NW, Unit 4124 Q St NW2BR,1BA$2.25
Ellington Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.27
Third & RhodeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.31
1441 Harvard Street ApartmentsStudio- Unit BStudio ,1BA$2.66
Park Morton IStudio 80 Percent AMIStudio ,1BA$2.64

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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 $1,475.

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

The cheapest apartment in Pleasant Plains is R Street Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Pleasant Plains costs $7,209.

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 227 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 $1,069 which is $6,140 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pleasant Plains.

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