
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Tenleytown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,339 (33 Rentals)


5335 42nd Pl NW, Unit 2

4427 Nebraska Ave NW, Unit # 2

The Louise on Western

Chevy Chase Tower

5406 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 705

4107 Connecticut Avenue

3419 Quebec St NW, Unit 0
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3627 Cumberland St NW, Unit basement

3003 Van Ness

Connecticut Heights

5130 Connecticut Ave NW

Ellicott House
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3032 Rodman Street

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Sedgwick Gardens Apartments

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5130 Connecticut Ave NW

Tilden Hall

AVA Van Ness

4409 Brandywine St NW
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2939 Van Ness St NW

4515 Willard Ave
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5500 Friendship Blvd

4515 Willard Ave

4515 Willard Ave, Unit 1614S
Tenleytown, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tenleytown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Tenleytown Studio Apartments | $1,840 | $1,300 | $2,525 |
Tenleytown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,689 | $1,339 | $5,595 |
Tenleytown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,030 | $1,850 | $6,640 |
Tenleytown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,020 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
Tenleytown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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Getting Around the Tenleytown Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 Tenleytown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tenleytown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tenleytown is under $1,725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tenleytown?
The cheapest apartment in Tenleytown is The Louise on Western which is listed at $1,413, while the average apartment in Tenleytown costs $5,541.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tenleytown?
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 59 regular apartments in Tenleytown 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 Tenleytown?
Cheap apartments in Tenleytown have an average cost of $886 which is $4,655 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenleytown.
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