
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the U Street Cardozo Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (64 Rentals)
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1317 Belmont St NW

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit C

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/2.5 bath home in Columbia Heights, Unit A

1323 Florida Ave NW

The Shelburne Apartments

1327 Belmont St NW

1429 Belmont St NW

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit B
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Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit D

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit A

Adams Garden Towers

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1901 16th St NW, Unit 12

7th Flats

The Envoy

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit C

The Milestone on Belmont

Ellington Apartments

1816 New Hampshire Ave NW
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Wakefield Hall

The Croydon

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Collection 14

1350 Florida Ave NW

Capitol View on 14th

301 U St NW, Unit #1

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1704 S St NW, Unit 2

The Diplomat

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1924 8th St NW, Unit SI FL5-ID679

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The Shay

1811-1815 S St NW

2112 New Hampshire Avenue

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1900 11th St NW, Unit Basement

J Linea

1455 W Street Northwest-SI FL1-ID841

1736 18th St NW

1844 Columbia Rd NW
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1724 Kalorama Rd NW

1900 6th St NW

Meridian Manor

2021 4th St NW

Hampton Courts

547 Florida Ave NW

151 S St NW

1421-1429 Belmont St NW

1615 Swann

1932 15th Street Northwest
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U Street Cardozo, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in U Street Cardozo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| U Street Cardozo Studio Apartments | $2,015 | $1,299 | $3,044 |
| U Street Cardozo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,646 | $868 | $6,185 |
| U Street Cardozo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,131 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
| U Street Cardozo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| U Street Cardozo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,025 | $6,025 | $6,025 |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the U Street Cardozo Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1421-1429 Belmont St NW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| 1685 Crescent Place NW | 1685 Crescent Place NW - 27 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Adams Garden Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 7th Flats | S4.8 IZ | Studio,1BA | $1,613 |
| The Envoy | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| The Milestone on Belmont | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,664 |
| The Shelburne Apartments | Renovated Studio 06 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,692 |
| Ellington Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Carver Apartments | Slowe Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 901W | 2 Bed - 2 Bath | B07 (901) | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| 1738 U St NW, Unit #1 | 1738 U St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Ellington Apartments | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 1900 11th St NW, Unit Basement | 1900 11th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 1743 18th St NW, Unit B | 1743 18th St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 902 Westminster St NW | 902 Westminster St NW | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Ambassador Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| 1704 S St NW, Unit 2 | 1704 S St NW | Studio ,1BA | $2.76 |
| The Milestone on Belmont | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| The Envoy | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleU 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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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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