Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenleytown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,300 (44 Rentals)

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The Huntington
Studio Apartments

The Huntington

5225 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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Lincoln Arms Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Arms Apartments

5435 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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The Brittany
Studio to 1 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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The Chesapeake
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Chesapeake

4607 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 4107 Connecticut Avenue priced from $1,399. The Louise on Western has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,413. Here are the most affordable Tenleytown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4107 Connecticut AvenueEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,399
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,413
The Rodman ApartmentsStudio 07 TierStudio,1BA$1,499
Connecticut HeightsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,508
Ellicott HouseSStudio,1BA$1,600
The LivingstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,624
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Sedgwick Gardens ApartmentsStudio 11 TierStudio,1BA$1,659
5100 Connecticut Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,660
La Reine ApartmentsTier 14Studio,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenleytown, DC

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tenleytown area is the $1.00 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at Chevy Chase Tower in the in the North Cleveland Park neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Tenleytown apartment is the Potomac Premier Model at North Park starting at $3,796 with a $2.53 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.
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
North ParkPotomac Premier2BR,2BA$2.53
Highland House WestBasquiat - Two Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.65
Brandywine Apartments2 Bed-1 Bath -11202BR,1BA$2.54
Connecticut House Apartments2 Bedroom - 06 Tier2BR,2BA$2.72
Clarence House2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath A 02 & 03 Tier2BR,1.5BA$2.57
Willard TowersDesign 1B151BR,1.5BA$2.32
Legation HouseTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.71
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Avalon The Albemarle640Studio ,1BA$3.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tenleytown, Washington, DC

Ranked #58

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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!

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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