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The Huntington
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Huntington

5225 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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Legation House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legation House

3737 Legation St NWWashington, DC 20015
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Lincoln Arms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Arms Apartments

5435 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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The Brittany
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brittany

5432 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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The Livingston
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Livingston

5437 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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2939 Van Ness St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

2939 Van Ness St NW

2939 Van Ness St NWWashington, DC 20008
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Avalon The Albemarle
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon The Albemarle

4501 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Tenleytown, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tenleytown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tenleytown area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Roberta priced from $1,299. Connecticut Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,428. Here are the most affordable Tenleytown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RobertaStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Connecticut HeightsStudio EStudio,1BA$1,428
3801 Connecticut AvenueStudio - S1HStudio,1BA$1,457
3003 Van NessStudio AStudio,1BA$1,459
The Rodman ApartmentsRenovated Studio 07 TierStudio,1BA$1,499
Tilden Hall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
The ChesapeakeStudio 12Studio,1BA$1,500
Legation HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,534

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenleytown, DC

As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tenleytown area is the $2.41 price per square foot Design 3B Model at Willard Towers in the in the Tenleytown neighborhood starting from $4,876. The second greatest value Tenleytown apartment is the Kahlo - Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Highland House West starting at $3,157 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tenleytown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willard TowersDesign 3B3BR,2BA$2.41
Highland House WestKahlo - Two Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.27
Brandywine Apartments2 Bed-2 Bath -11252BR,2BA$2.67
Connecticut House Apartments1 Bedroom - 13 Tier1BR,1BA$2.59
Avalon The Albemarle8181BR,1BA$2.48
3032 Rodman StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
4427 Nebraska Ave NW, Unit #44427 Nebraska Ave NW1BR,1BA$1.86
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Sulgrave ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$2.46
5335 42nd Pl NW, Unit Unit 65335 42nd Pl NW1BR,1BA$2.00

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Tenleytown, Washington, DC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Northwest Central Washington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,534.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tenleytown?

The cheapest apartment in Tenleytown is The Roberta which is listed at $1,375, while the average apartment in Tenleytown costs $6,289.

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 44 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 $296 which is $5,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenleytown.

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