
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (28 Rentals)
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3503 Minnesota Ave SE

Victory Square Senior Apartments

Paradise At Parkside Apartments

Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit D

3315 Dubois Pl SE

317 Anacostia Rd SE
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Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit A

136 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

3304.5 E Capitol St SE

Boundary Stone Flats

Villages of East River

145 36th St NE

301 Anacostia Rd SE
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4520 Eads St NE, Unit 2

4253 Brooks St NE

4020 Blaine St NE

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4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT

Benning Road Housing Cooperative

3335 C St SE

Ames Street Apartments
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Mayfair Mansions

201-225 36th St NE

4630 Brooks St NE

The Grove at Parkside

Stoneridge Apartments

Bennington Station
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River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair Studio Apartments | $1,709 | $1,549 | $1,875 |
| River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $845 | $2,500 |
| River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $1,004 | $3,130 |
| River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $1,508 | $3,100 |
| River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,880 | $1,880 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair 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 River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair 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 |
| Villages of East River | 1 Bedroom-Anacostia | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Solstice - Residential Phase 1 | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
| Bass Circle Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Vesta Parkside Apartments | Studio, Muliple Tiers | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
| Jayde Parkside | S1A - II | Studio,1BA | $1,580 |
| Fort Chaplin Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,732 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair, DC
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair area is the $2.63 price per square foot 1537 Kenilworth Ave NE Model at 1537 Kenilworth Ave NE, Unit 1 in the in the Burrville neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at B Street Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1537 Kenilworth Ave NE, Unit 1 | 1537 Kenilworth Ave NE | 3BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| B Street Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Boundary Stone Flats | 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1) | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Villages of East River | 2 Bedroom-Marshall Heights | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT | 4518 Clay St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Fort Chaplin Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 4520 Eads St NE, Unit 2 | 4520 Eads St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Mayfair Mansions | One Bedroom- 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Bass Circle Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair is under $1,732.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair?
The cheapest apartment in River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair is Paradise At Parkside Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair costs $2,449.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair?
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 74 regular apartments in River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair 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 River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair?
Cheap apartments in River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair have an average cost of $1,561 which is $888 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Terrace Lily Ponds Mayfair.
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