
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (42 Rentals)
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2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101

Linwood Apartments

Langston Views

L'Enfant Apartments

2937 Nelson Pl SE

Naylor Gardens

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1422 W St SE

1603 28th St SE

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Cedar Heights

1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

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Washington View

816 Potomac Ave SE
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1733 Minnesota Ave SE

Oxford Manor

Maplewood Apartments

Bowen Flats

716 L St SE

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Blackbird

Galen Terrace

Carver Hall Apartments
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Fort Stanton Apartments

1521 28th Street SE

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The Bixby

The Clara
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1301-1305 U St SE

The Bridge

Roundtree Residences

BW Bailey

Naylor Rd

Pomeroy Gardens

Howard Hill
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Park Naylor

1928 Naylor Rd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Washington Studio Apartments | $1,808 | $998 | $2,300 |
| Southeast Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $825 | $3,685 |
| Southeast Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $1,100 | $4,385 |
| Southeast Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $1,400 | $5,848 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southeast Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 Greenwood Manor Apartments priced from $825. Langston Views has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Southeast Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Langston Views | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| L'Enfant Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| Fairlawn Marshall | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,226 |
| 1603 28th St SE | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 1301-1305 U St SE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,316 |
| Cedar Heights | Two Bedroom- The Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1,377 |
| Oxford Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,436 |
| Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Washington, DC
As of February 20, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Heights | Three Bedroom- The Deville | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Greenwood Manor Apartments | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 1301-1305 U St SE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Howard Hill | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Oxford Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 1603 28th St SE | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Fairlawn Marshall | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Langston Views | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| L'Enfant Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.22 |
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Best Local Schools in Southeast Washington, Washington, DC
Ketcham Elementary 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 Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Southeast Washington costs $6,600.
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 66 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 $585 which is $6,015 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Washington.
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