
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Takoma Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (28 Rentals)
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Metro Village Apartments

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The Glade on Laurel

6600 Luzon

6416 2nd Pl NW
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The Normandie

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Willow & Maple

The JC Layne at Georgia

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Entwine Apartments

Elm Gardens

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Beech Tree Place

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The Luzon

314 ELEVATION

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Takoma?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takoma Studio Apartments | $1,779 | $1,375 | $2,583 |
| Takoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $900 | $3,852 |
| Takoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,840 | $1,538 | $4,321 |
| Takoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Takoma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $950 | $950 | $950 |
| Takoma 5 Bedroom Apartments | $950 | $950 | $950 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Takoma Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,304 |
| Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Normandie | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| 6600 Luzon | 1Bdrm;Tier 6;Corner Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Azalea Apartments | Encore | 1BR,1BA | $1,637 |
| 314 ELEVATION | 647 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Glade on Laurel | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
| The Hartley | Studio-S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,757 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Takoma, DC
As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Takoma area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bdrm Tiers02-04-09-11 Model at 6600 Luzon in the in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Takoma apartment is the D1 Model at Willow & Maple starting at $2,766 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the North Takoma Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6600 Luzon | 2 Bdrm Tiers02-04-09-11 | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Willow & Maple | D1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| The Van Buren | Small 1Bdrm-1Bath-Tier 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Takoma Flats | B1 - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 314 ELEVATION | 877 SQ FT | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| The Dahlia | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Azalea Apartments | Encore | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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 $1,757.
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 $2,841.
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 19 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 $844 which is $1,997 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Takoma.
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