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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2
$1,395
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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

1411 Ridge Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4
$1,495
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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4

1411 Ridge Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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$1,499 - $3,304
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2629 Douglass Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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$1,878 - $4,528

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L'Enfant Apartments
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L'Enfant Apartments

1731 28th St SEWashington, DC 20020
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The Bixby
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Bixby

601 L St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Galen Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Galen Terrace

1649 W St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Carver Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carver Hall Apartments

2338 Pitts Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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Southeast Washington, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Washington area of Washington, DC is a 2 Beds 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxford ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$491
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$950
1936 Naylor Rd SE2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,155
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Fairlawn Marshall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,226
Bowen Flats1BR1BR,1BA$1,274
Park Naylor1x1 580 SF1BR,1BA$1,279
1301-1305 U St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,316
Cedar HeightsTwo Bedroom- The Cypress2BR,1BA$1,377

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Washington, DC

As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Washington area is the $1.87 price per square foot Three Bedroom- The Deville Model at Cedar Heights in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $1,667. The second greatest value Southeast Washington apartment is the 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Greenwood Manor Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.86 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar HeightsThree Bedroom- The Deville3BR,1BA$1.87
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Maplewood Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.75
1301-1305 U St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
Howard HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
1936 Naylor Rd SE1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
Fairlawn Marshall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$1.77

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Rent Smart in Washington DC: Best Neighborhoods to Rent for University Students

Discover the top neighborhoods for university students to rent in Washington D.C. Find affordable, convenient, and vibrant areas near major campuses on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Southeast Washington, Washington, DC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Washington Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Washington?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Washington is Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Southeast Washington costs $7,365.

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 31 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 $305 which is $7,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Washington.

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