Cheap Apartments for Rent in the U Street Cardozo Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (64 Rentals)

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property at 1323 Florida Ave NW

$1,299 - $1,449

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1323 Florida Ave NW

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property at 1327 Belmont St NW

$1,325 - $1,345

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1327 Belmont St NW

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Wakefield Hall
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$1,740 - $2,075
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 26

Wakefield Hall

2101 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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Collection 14
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$1,788 - $4,737
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1400 W St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1704 S St NW, Unit 2
$1,795
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1704 S St NW, Unit 2

1704 S St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1724 Kalorama Rd NW
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1724 Kalorama Rd NW

1724 Kalorama Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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Meridian Manor
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Meridian Manor

1424 Chapin St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Hampton Courts
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2013 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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151 S St NW
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151 S St NW

151 S St NWWashington, DC 20001
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1615 Swann
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1615 Swann

1615 Swann St NWWashington, DC 20009

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U Street Cardozo, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available U Street Cardozo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the U Street Cardozo area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at 1421-1429 Belmont St NW priced from $1,475. 1685 Crescent Place NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable U Street Cardozo apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1421-1429 Belmont St NW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,475
1685 Crescent Place NW1685 Crescent Place NW - 27Studio,1BA$1,595
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
7th FlatsS4.8 IZStudio,1BA$1,613
The EnvoyStudioStudio,1BA$1,625
The Milestone on Belmont1 BR1BR,1BA$1,664
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,692
Ellington Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Carver ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,744

Best Value Apartments for Rent in U Street Cardozo, DC

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the U Street Cardozo area is the $3.20 price per square foot 2 Bed - 2 Bath | B07 (901) Model at 901W in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $4,227. The second greatest value U Street Cardozo apartment is the 1738 U St NW Model at 1738 U St NW, Unit #1 starting at $2,800 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for U Street Cardozo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
901W2 Bed - 2 Bath | B07 (901)2BR,2BA$3.20
1738 U St NW, Unit #11738 U St NW2BR,1BA$2.55
Ellington Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
1900 11th St NW, Unit Basement1900 11th St NW1BR,1BA$2.03
1743 18th St NW, Unit B1743 18th St NW2BR,1BA$2.73
902 Westminster St NW902 Westminster St NW2BR,2BA$2.63
Ambassador Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.16
1704 S St NW, Unit 21704 S St NWStudio ,1BA$2.76
The Milestone on Belmont1 BR1BR,1BA$3.03
The EnvoyStudioStudio ,1BA$3.19

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U Street Cardozo, Washington, DC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including U Street Cardozo, Washington, and the greater Washington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap U Street Cardozo Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in U Street Cardozo?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in U Street Cardozo is under $1,744.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in U Street Cardozo?

The cheapest apartment in U Street Cardozo is 1421-1429 Belmont St NW which is listed at $1,475, while the average apartment in U Street Cardozo costs $2,575.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in U Street Cardozo?

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 26 regular apartments in U Street Cardozo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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