Cheap Homes for Rent in Southeast Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (26 Rentals)

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property at 1527 28th St SE

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1527 28th St SE

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property at 1715 24th Pl SE

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1715 24th Pl SE

WashingtonDC20020

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property at 1422 W St SE

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1422 W Street SE Unit 2

1422 W St SE
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property at 1501 27th St SE

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1501 27th St SE, Unit 406, Unit 406

1501 27th St SE
WashingtonDC20020

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property at 1907 Marion Barry Ave SE

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1907 Marion Barry Ave SE, Unit 7, Unit 7

1907 Marion Barry Ave SE
WashingtonDC20020

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$950
L'Enfant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$998
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Fairlawn Marshall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,226
1301-1305 U St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,316
Howard HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,343
The Bixby11MXFL1BR,1BA$1,351
Cedar HeightsTwo Bedroom- The Cypress2BR,1BA$1,377

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Washington, DC

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Washington area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2200 Hunter Pl SE Model at 2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101 in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Southeast Washington apartment is the Three Bedroom- The Deville Model at Cedar Heights starting at $1,667 with a $1.87 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.
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
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
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Howard HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Fairlawn Marshall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$1.77

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Washington, Washington, DC

Ranked #130

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Washington

What type of rentals are currently available in Southeast Washington?

There are currently 480 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $825 to $8,100. There are also 79 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Washington ranging from $1,000 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southeast Washington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southeast Washington ranges from $1,000 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,550.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southeast Washington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southeast Washington range from $900 to $6,102, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,210 to $6,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,160 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,850.

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