
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Takoma Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Takoma area of Washington.


Cypress on Vine

716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

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Rolling Terrace

1405 Whittier St NW

The Normandie

6228 Georgia Ave NW

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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 | $1,677 | $1,052 | $2,538 |
| Takoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $1,000 | $3,686 |
| Takoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,757 | $1,510 | $5,581 |
| Takoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,592 | $956 | $3,505 |
| Takoma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,100 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
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There are currently 54 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. Entwine Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,183. 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 |
| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,183 |
| Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Blairs | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,417 |
| Winchester Plaza | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Alison | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Veridian | Studio- 470 | Studio,1BA | $1,537 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Takoma, DC
As of July 28, 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 3 Bed 2 Bath - G Model at Clover at The Parks starting at $1,356 with a $1.29 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 3 Bed 2 Bath - G | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| 14-M Abrams Hall Senior | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Azalea Apartments | Mandarin | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Rockford Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Alison | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7703 EASTERN AVE | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
| 625 Houston Ave, Unit 1 | 625 Houston Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
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 $1,537.
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 $4,100.
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 61 regular apartments in Takoma that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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