Cheap Apartments for Rent in the U Street Cardozo Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (68 Rentals)

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property at 1327 Belmont St NW

$1,249 - $1,495

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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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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Wakefield Hall

2101 New Hampshire Ave 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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Collection 14
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$1,868 - $4,043
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Collection 14

1400 W St NWWashington, DC 20009
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property at 1706 U St NW

$2,095 - $2,200

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1706 U St NW

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property at 915 E St NW

$2,200 - $4,250

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915 E St NW

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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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1421-1429 Belmont St NW
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1421-1429 Belmont St NW

1421-1429 Belmont St 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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Hampton Courts

2013 New Hampshire Ave 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 Carver Apartments priced from $1,499. Carver and Slowe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable U Street Cardozo apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carver ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,499
Carver and Slowe ApartmentsSlowe StudioStudio,1BA$1,499
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,599
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
1811-1815 S St NW1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
The CroydonStudio - Tier 11Studio,1BA$1,699
The EnvoyStudioStudio,1BA$1,699
Ellington Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
7th FlatsS2Studio,1BA$1,763

Best Value Apartments for Rent in U Street Cardozo, DC

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the U Street Cardozo area is the $3.18 price per square foot 1478 Chapin St NW Model at 1478 Chapin St NW, Unit 2 in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value U Street Cardozo apartment is the 1738 U St NW Model at 1738 U St NW, Unit #1 starting at $2,885 with a $2.62 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.
1478 Chapin St NW, Unit 21478 Chapin St NW2BR,2BA$3.18
1738 U St NW, Unit #11738 U St NW2BR,1BA$2.62
Ellington Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
902 Westminster St NW902 Westminster St NW2BR,2BA$2.63
The ShayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
901W1 Bed - 1 Bath | A05 (901)1BR,1BA$3.55
1704 S St NW, Unit 21704 S St NWStudio ,1BA$2.76
Adams Garden Towers1 Bed, 1 Bath w/Den1BR,1BA$3.58
1685 Crescent Place NW1685 Crescent Place NW - 61BR,1BA$3.63
1811-1815 S St NW1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.39

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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 $1,763.

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

The cheapest apartment in U Street Cardozo is 1811-1815 S St NW which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in U Street Cardozo costs $5,600.

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 54 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 $980 which is $4,620 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in U Street Cardozo.

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