Cheap Apartments for Rent in the U Street Cardozo Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (56 Rentals)

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1421-1429 Belmont St NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1421-1429 Belmont St NW

1421-1429 Belmont St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Meridian Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meridian Manor

1424 Chapin St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Hampton Courts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Courts

2013 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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151 S St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

151 S St NW

151 S St NWWashington, DC 20001
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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 2 Beds unit found at 1724 Kalorama Rd NW priced from $1,281. Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,380. Here are the most affordable U Street Cardozo apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1724 Kalorama Rd NW2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,281
Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)Shared Bath | 4-6 Person Suite1BR,1BA$1,380
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Carver ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,526
Carver and Slowe ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,526
The CatherineSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,595
The CroydonStudio - Tier 11Studio,1BA$1,675
The EnvoyStudioStudio,1BA$1,699
The DiplomatStudioStudio,1BA$1,808
The ShayStudioStudio,1BA$1,870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in U Street Cardozo, DC

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the U Street Cardozo area is the $2.71 price per square foot 1830 9th St NW Model at 1830 9th St NW, Unit A in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $7,600. The second greatest value U Street Cardozo apartment is the 5BR/3.0BA Model at Frontier Townhomes starting at $5,775 with a $3.40 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square 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.
1830 9th St NW, Unit A1830 9th St NW5BR,4BA$2.71
Frontier Townhomes5BR/3.0BA5BR,3BA$3.40
1804 New Jersey Ave NW, Unit 1806 Unit B1804 New Jersey Ave NW3BR,2.5BA$2.40
1734 T St NW, Unit 11734 T St NW2BR,2BA$3.68
The ShayTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.66
Madrona Apartments1 Bed-1 Bath #206 + 3061BR,1BA$3.60
1724 Kalorama Rd NW1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00
225 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, Unit B225 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest2BR,1BA$3.53
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33
The CatherineSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
U Street Cardozo, Washington, DC

Ranked #77

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 $1,870.

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

The cheapest apartment in U Street Cardozo is 1724 Kalorama Rd NW which is listed at $1,335, while the average apartment in U Street Cardozo costs $3,850.

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 41 regular apartments in U Street Cardozo 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 U Street Cardozo?

Cheap apartments in U Street Cardozo have an average cost of $456 which is $3,394 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in U Street Cardozo.

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