Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Takoma Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (36 Rentals)
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The Glade on Laurel

The Woodner

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The Normandie

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The JC Layne at Georgia
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7321 Takoma Ave
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 | $1,811 | $1,465 | $3,995 |
Takoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,125 | $5,364 |
Takoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $1,395 | $7,358 |
Takoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,928 | $2,475 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 36 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 Studio unit found at Entwine Apartments priced from $1,052. Cypress on Vine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Takoma apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,052 |
Cypress on Vine | Private Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Blair Park Gardens | 809 Juniper St. Takoma Park MD 20912 | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
LaSalle Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,463 |
Blair Plaza | Studio Eco | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
The Normandie | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
The Glade on Laurel | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Takoma, DC
As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Takoma area is the $2.46 price per square foot 975 SQ FT Model at 314 ELEVATION in the in the Kilmarock neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Takoma apartment is the B1 - 2 Bedroom Model at Takoma Flats starting at $2,339 with a $2.61 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. |
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314 ELEVATION | 975 SQ FT | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
Takoma Flats | B1 - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
6600 Luzon | 1 Bdrm; Tier 00;Park View | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
LaSalle Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
The JC Layne at Georgia | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
718 Tuckerman St NW, Unit Basement | 718 Tuckerman St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
Blair Park Gardens | 807 Juniper St. Takoma Park MD 20912 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Blair Plaza | Studio Eco | Studio ,1BA | $2.84 |
Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
Getting Around the Takoma Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
72 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Takoma?
The cheapest apartment in Takoma is Cypress on Vine which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Takoma costs $3,996.
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 167 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 $1,310 which is $2,686 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Takoma.
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