Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $400 (35 Rentals)
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Greenwood Manor Apartments

Linwood Apartments

Langston Views

L'Enfant Apartments

Matthews Memorial Terrace

Skyland Apartments

2843 Minnesota Ave SE

Maplewood Apartments

1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

Washington View

2921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

Park Naylor

1920 Naylor Rd SE
Southeast Washington, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Washington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southeast Washington Studio Apartments | $1,872 | $998 | $2,332 |
Southeast Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $491 | $4,390 |
Southeast Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,293 | $1,100 | $6,910 |
Southeast Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,873 | $1,400 | $6,186 |
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Cheapest Available Southeast Washington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Washington area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Oxford Manor priced from $491. Greenwood Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Southeast Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oxford Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $491 |
Greenwood Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Langston Views | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
L'Enfant Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $998 |
Naylor Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Fairlawn Marshall | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,072 |
Matthews Memorial Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,106 |
1603 28th St SE | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Washington, DC
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Washington area is the $2.19 price per square foot 2617 Douglass Pl SE Model at 2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 303 in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Southeast Washington apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Oxford Manor starting at $1,786 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Southeast Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Washington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 303 | 2617 Douglass Pl SE | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
Oxford Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Greenwood Manor Apartments | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
Naylor Gardens | 2 Bed 1 Bath Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Matthews Memorial Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
1603 28th St SE | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Fairlawn Marshall | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Langston Views | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.77 |
L'Enfant Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.22 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSoutheast Washington, Washington, DC
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Best Local Schools in Southeast Washington, Washington, DC
Ketcham Elementary School
Anacostia High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Washington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Washington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Washington is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Washington is Oxford Manor which is listed at $491, while the average apartment in Southeast Washington costs $2,362.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Washington?
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 32 regular apartments in Southeast Washington 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 Southeast Washington?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Washington have an average cost of $308 which is $2,054 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Washington.
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