Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenleytown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (33 Rentals)

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The Huntington
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Huntington

5225 Connecticut Ave 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 Livingston
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Livingston

5437 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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Legation House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legation House

3737 Legation St 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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Sulgrave Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sulgrave Manor

5130 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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4515 Willard Ave

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Louise on Western priced from $1,384. The Chesapeake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Tenleytown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,384
The ChesapeakeStudio 12Studio,1BA$1,500
3003 Van NessStudio AStudio,1BA$1,509
Connecticut HeightsStudio EStudio,1BA$1,536
The LivingstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,551
3801 Connecticut AvenueStudio - S1DStudio,1BA$1,592
The Rodman ApartmentsRenovated Studio 07 TierStudio,1BA$1,599
Ellicott HouseSStudio,1BA$1,600
Legation HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,601
Clarence HouseStudio BStudio,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenleytown, DC

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tenleytown area is the $2.32 price per square foot 1292 Model at Avalon The Albemarle in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,996. The second greatest value Tenleytown apartment is the Basquiat - Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Highland House West starting at $3,057 with a $2.70 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.
Avalon The Albemarle12922BR,2BA$2.32
Highland House WestBasquiat - Two Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.70
Brandywine Apartments2 Bed-2 Bath -11252BR,2BA$2.62
Connecticut House Apartments2 Bedroom - 06 Tier2BR,2BA$2.70
2935 Tilden St NW, Unit Tilden St. - Basement2935 Tilden St NW1BR,1BA$2.75
3032 Rodman StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
Willard TowersDesign EBStudio ,1BA$2.51
3003 Van Ness1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.66
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tenleytown, Washington, DC

Ranked #76

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,625.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tenleytown?

The cheapest apartment in Tenleytown is The Louise on Western which is listed at $1,384, while the average apartment in Tenleytown costs $7,677.

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 29 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 $324 which is $7,353 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenleytown.

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