
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Takoma Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (30 Rentals)
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The Normandie

1405 Whittier St NW

Metro Village Apartments

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The Glade on Laurel

6600 Luzon
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Willow & Maple

The JC Layne at Georgia

Gables Takoma Park

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The Van Buren

Juniper Courts

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The Oklahoma

6645 Georgia Ave NW, Unit 101, Unit 101

The Dahlia

7205 Georgia Ave NW

The Luzon

314 ELEVATION

Blair Park Gardens
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Takoma, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Takoma?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takoma Studio Apartments | $1,797 | $1,070 | $2,583 |
| Takoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,182 | $900 | $3,852 |
| Takoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,781 | $1,510 | $4,321 |
| Takoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $950 | $4,400 |
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Cheapest Available Takoma Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Takoma area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Cypress on Vine priced from $900. Blair Park Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Takoma apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress on Vine | Private Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 8308 GARLAND AVENUE TAKOMA PARK MD 20912 | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| The Normandie | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Van Buren | Small 1Bdrm-1Bath-Tier 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| 6600 Luzon | 1 Bdrm;Tier 01 + 03 | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Azalea Apartments | Encore | 1BR,1BA | $1,587 |
| The Glade on Laurel | S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,648 |
| Gables Takoma Park | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,662 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Takoma, DC
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Takoma area is the $1.78 price per square foot Lge Bdrm-1Bath-Tier 1+10 Model at The Van Buren in the in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood starting from $2,135. The second greatest value Takoma apartment is the 2 Bdrm;Tier 7; CornerUnit Model at 6600 Luzon starting at $2,095 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Takoma apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Van Buren | Lge Bdrm-1Bath-Tier 1+10 | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 6600 Luzon | 2 Bdrm;Tier 7; CornerUnit | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Takoma Flats | B1 - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 314 ELEVATION | 877 SQ FT | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Azalea Apartments | Encore | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| The JC Layne at Georgia | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio ,1BA | $2.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Takoma Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Takoma?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Takoma is under $1,662.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Takoma?
The cheapest apartment in Takoma is Cypress on Vine which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Takoma costs $2,798.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Takoma?
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 10 regular apartments in Takoma 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 Takoma?
Cheap apartments in Takoma have an average cost of $593 which is $2,205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Takoma.
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