Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenleytown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (53 Rentals)

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property at 5335 42nd Pl NW

$1,095 - $1,295

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$1,095 - $1,295
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5335 42nd Pl NW

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Clarence House
$1,525 - $2,950
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Clarence House

4530 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Ellicott House
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$1,600 - $3,077
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Ellicott House

4849 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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property at 2939 Van Ness St NW

$1,660

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2939 Van Ness St NW, Unit 945

2939 Van Ness St NW
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The Frontenac
$1,675
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The Frontenac

4550 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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2939 Van Ness St NW
$1,700
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2939 Van Ness St NW

2939 Van Ness St NWWashington, DC 20008
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property at 4740 Connecticut Ave NW

$2,100

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4740 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 610

4740 Connecticut Ave NW
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The Huntington
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Huntington

5225 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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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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property at 5315 Connecticut Ave NW

$1,700

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5315 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 310

5315 Connecticut Ave NW
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property at 4600 Connecticut Ave NW

$1,750

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$1,750
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4600 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 215

4600 Connecticut Ave NW
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Legation House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legation House

3737 Legation St NWWashington, DC 20015
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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 Kenmore priced from $1,216. The Roberta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,538. Here are the most affordable Tenleytown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The KenmoreStudio - S1AStudio,1BA$1,216
The RobertaStudioStudio,1BA$1,538
4801 Connecticut Avenue ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,550
The LivingstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Ellicott HouseSStudio,1BA$1,600
Tilden Hall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,641
Sedgwick Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom Apt 131BR,1BA$1,650
5100 Connecticut Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenleytown, DC

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tenleytown area is the $2.31 price per square foot Design 3A25 Model at Willard Towers in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $4,716. The second greatest value Tenleytown apartment is the Kahlo - Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Highland House West starting at $2,995 with a $2.20 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 3A253BR,2.5BA$2.31
Highland House WestKahlo - Two Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.20
4514 Albemarle St NW, Unit 14514 Albemarle St NW1BR,1BA$1.27
Brandywine Apartments2 Bed-2 Bath -11502BR,2BA$2.39
The Rodman Apartments2 Bedroom 01 Tier2BR,1BA$2.39
North ParkMaryland Premier1BR,1BA$2.51
The ChesapeakeOne BR/Sunroom1BR,1BA$2.51
The Mason at Chevy ChaseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
Legation HouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.71
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28

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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 $1,650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tenleytown?

The cheapest apartment in Tenleytown is Chevy Chase Tower which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Tenleytown costs $2,252.

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 62 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 $645 which is $1,607 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenleytown.

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