Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenleytown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (49 Rentals)

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The Kenmore
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$1,326 - $2,938
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$1,308 - $2,920
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The Kenmore

5415 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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Ellicott House
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$1,379 - $3,113
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$1,379 - $3,113
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Ellicott House

4849 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Connecticut Heights
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$1,488 - $2,682
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$1,238 - $2,432
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$250
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$1,488 - $2,682
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Connecticut Heights

4850 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Clarence House
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$1,575 - $2,850
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$1,575 - $2,850
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$1,575 - $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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$1,625 - $2,758
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$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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The Livingston
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Livingston

5437 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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Legation House
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Legation House

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

Van Ness East

2939 Van Ness St 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 $1,150. The Kenmore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,378. Here are the most affordable Tenleytown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RobertaStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The KenmoreStudio - S1CStudio,1BA$1,378
Ellicott HouseSStudio,1BA$1,379
Connecticut HeightsStudio DStudio,1BA$1,388
The ChesapeakeStudio 12Studio,1BA$1,500
3003 Van NessStudio AStudio,1BA$1,507
The LivingstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,520
Legation HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,531
5100 Connecticut Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,537

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenleytown, DC

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tenleytown area is the $2.57 price per square foot Renovated 2 Bedroom 06 Tier Model at The Rodman Apartments in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Tenleytown apartment is the Maryland Model at North Park starting at $1,962 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Spring Valley 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.
The Rodman ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom 06 Tier2BR,1BA$2.57
North ParkMaryland1BR,1BA$2.04
Highland House WestPollock - One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
The Albemarle8271BR,1BA$2.54
Brandywine Apartments1 Bed-1 Bath -8001BR,1BA$2.56
Sulgrave Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15
Willard TowersDesign EBStudio ,1BA$2.51
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
5335 42nd Pl NW, Unit 65335 42nd Pl NW1BR,1BA$2.00
The RobertaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.42

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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 $1,537.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tenleytown?

The cheapest apartment in Tenleytown is The Roberta which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in Tenleytown costs $5,228.

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 84 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 $476 which is $4,752 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenleytown.

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