
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Takoma Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (39 Rentals)
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716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

1405 Whittier St NW

Metro Village Apartments

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The Glade on Laurel

6600 Luzon

The Normandie

1331 Hemlock St NW

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Willow & Maple
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The JC Layne at Georgia

1404 Tuckerman St NW, Unit 1

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Takoma Central

Takoma Flats

The Hartley

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Gables Takoma Park

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Reynard

6803 Cameron Dr NW

6645 Georgia Ave NW
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Elm Gardens

The Ivanhoe

Takoma Place

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The Van Buren

Juniper Courts

The Oklahoma

The Dahlia

7205 Georgia Ave NW

The Luzon

314 ELEVATION

The Jennifer

7129 Georgia Ave NW
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Blair Park Gardens

7611 Eastern Ave NW

Azalea Apartments
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 | $1,757 | $1,295 | $2,538 |
| Takoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $1,000 | $3,798 |
| Takoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,954 | $1,510 | $4,430 |
| Takoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $950 | $4,430 |
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There are currently 39 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 $1,000. Metro Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Takoma apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress on Vine | TAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh... | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Azalea Apartments | Encore | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| The Normandie | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| 6600 Luzon | 1 Bdrm;Tier 01 + 03 | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Takoma Central | C | Studio,1BA | $1,651 |
| The Glade on Laurel | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Takoma, DC
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Takoma area is the $2.41 price per square foot 2Bdrm;Tier 8;14th St.view Model at 6600 Luzon in the in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Takoma apartment is the Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I Model at Clover at The Parks starting at $1,650 with a $1.78 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 | 2Bdrm;Tier 8;14th St.view | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 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 |
| 1211 Fern St NW, Unit Spacious Charming Cottage | 1211 Fern St NW | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| Azalea Apartments | Encore | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| 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 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
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 $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Takoma?
The cheapest apartment in Takoma is Cypress on Vine which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Takoma costs $4,475.
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 $305 which is $4,170 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Takoma.
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