Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenleytown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (52 Rentals)

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property at 4315 River Rd NW

$1,200 - $3,500

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2 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jun 1

4315 River Rd NW

WashingtonDC20016
property at 5335 42nd Pl NW

$1,297 - $1,438

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

5335 42nd Pl NW

WashingtonDC20015

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Ellicott House
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$1,479 - $3,208
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Ellicott House

4849 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Clarence House
$1,525 - $2,850
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Clarence House

4530 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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The Frontenac
$1,625 - $2,758
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The Frontenac

4550 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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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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The Livingston
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Livingston

5437 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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The Brittany
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The Brittany

5432 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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The Albemarle
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Albemarle

4501 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Tilden Hall Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tilden Hall Apartments

3945 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Van Ness East
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Van Ness East

2939 Van Ness St NWWashington, DC 20008
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property at 4515 Willard Ave

$1,950 - $3,500

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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4515 Willard Ave

Chevy ChaseMD20815

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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 Chevy Chase Tower priced from $1,250. The Roberta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Tenleytown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chevy Chase TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The RobertaStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The KenmoreStudio - S1AStudio,1BA$1,320
Connecticut HeightsStudio EStudio,1BA$1,448
The Rodman ApartmentsRenovated Studio 07 TierStudio,1BA$1,450
Ellicott HouseSStudio,1BA$1,479
Legation HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,491
The ChesapeakeStudio 06Studio,1BA$1,499
The LivingstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,511
Clarence HouseStudio BStudio,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenleytown, DC

As of May 19, 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 Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $4,876. The second greatest value Tenleytown apartment is the 4317 River Rd NW Model at 4317 River Rd NW, Unit apt 2 starting at $3,000 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Tenleytown 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
4317 River Rd NW, Unit apt 24317 River Rd NW3BR,1BA$2.50
North ParkMaryland Premier1BR,1BA$2.41
Highland House WestPollock - One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2.41
Connecticut House Apartments1 Bedroom - 10 Tier1BR,1BA$2.52
Brandywine Apartments1 Bed-1 Bath -8251BR,1BA$2.48
Sulgrave Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15
The Mason at Chevy ChaseOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$2.67
Lincoln Arms ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.74
The RobertaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.63

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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 $1,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tenleytown?

The cheapest apartment in Tenleytown is The Kenmore which is listed at $1,591, while the average apartment in Tenleytown costs $5,000.

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 76 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 $612 which is $4,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenleytown.

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