Cheap Apartments for Rent in the U Street Cardozo Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (58 Rentals)

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property at 1816 New Hampshire Ave NW

$1,500

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$1,500
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1816 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit 103

1816 New Hampshire Ave NW
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Collection 14
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$1,591 - $4,485
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$1,570 - $4,464
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Collection 14

1400 W St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1873 3rd St NW, Unit A
$1,600
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$1,600
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1873 3rd St NW, Unit A

1873 3rd St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Wakefield Hall
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$1,650 - $1,740
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$1,650 - $1,740
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Wakefield Hall

2101 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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Reverb
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$1,870 - $5,770
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$1,472 - $5,372
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$1,870 - $5,770
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2131 9th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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property at 2005 11th St NW

$1,900 - $2,100

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2005 11th St NW

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$1,924 - $4,059
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$1,805 - $3,940
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2400 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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$1,959 - $3,239
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$1,910 - $3,190
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2303 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1724 Kalorama Rd NW
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1724 Kalorama Rd NW

1724 Kalorama Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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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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Hampton Courts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Courts

2013 New Hampshire Ave 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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The Catherine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Catherine

1440 Chapin St 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 Studio unit found at 1811-1815 S St NW priced from $1,195. Cassell 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
1811-1815 S St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
CassellSHAW/U ST CORRIDOR | Furnished | Utilities Incl...1BR,1BA$1,380
The CatherineSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,395
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,499
Carver ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,546
Carver and Slowe ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,546
Collection 14S1DStudio,1BA$1,591
The CroydonStudio - Tier 15Studio,1BA$1,599
The EnvoyStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in U Street Cardozo, DC

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the U Street Cardozo area is the $3.41 price per square foot 5BR/3.0BA Model at Frontier Townhomes in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,800. The second greatest value U Street Cardozo apartment is the 2 Bed - 1 Bath Model at Ellington Apartments starting at $2,499 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Edgewood 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.
Frontier Townhomes5BR/3.0BA5BR,3BA$3.41
Ellington Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
902 Westminster St NW902 Westminster St NW2BR,2BA$2.63
1713 Riggs Pl NW1713 Riggs Pl NW1BR,1BA$3.31
1873 3rd St NW, Unit A1873 3rd St NW1BR,1BA$2.46
1444 W St NW, Unit 2051444 W St NW1BR,1BA$3.11
The EnvoyStudioStudio ,1BA$2.67
The ShayAffordable Studio IZStudio ,1BA$3.07
The DiplomatStudioStudio ,1BA$3.47
The CatherineSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.10

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U Street Cardozo, Washington, DC

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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,600.

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

The cheapest apartment in U Street Cardozo is Cassell which is listed at $1,380, while the average apartment in U Street Cardozo costs $5,650.

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 51 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 $1,294 which is $4,356 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in U Street Cardozo.

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