Cheap Homes for Rent in Tenleytown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (9 Rentals)

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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 $1,320. 4107 Connecticut Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable Tenleytown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The KenmoreStudio - S1AStudio,1BA$1,320
4107 Connecticut AvenueEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,399
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,413

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenleytown, DC

As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tenleytown area is the $2.53 price per square foot Potomac Premier Model at North Park in the in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood starting from $3,796. The second greatest value Tenleytown apartment is the Basquiat - Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Highland House West starting at $3,003 with a $2.65 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.
North ParkPotomac Premier2BR,2BA$2.53
Highland House WestBasquiat - Two Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.65
Brandywine Apartments2 Bed-2 Bath -11252BR,2BA$2.62
Willard TowersDesign 1A151BR,1.5BA$2.34
Legation HouseTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
AVA Van Ness9952BR,2BA$2.93
Connecticut House Apartments1 Bedroom - 10 Tier1BR,1BA$2.97
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Avalon The Albemarle640Studio ,1BA$3.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tenleytown

What type of rentals are currently available in Tenleytown?

There are currently 116 Apartments for Rent in Tenleytown, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $11,470. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tenleytown ranging from $760 to $19,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tenleytown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tenleytown ranges from $760 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,407.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Tenleytown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tenleytown range from $3,738 to $11,470, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,400 to $6,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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