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Madrona Apartments
2213 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the U Street Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (34 Rentals)
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The Milestone On Belmont
1430 Belmont St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Promenade
1884 Columbia Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
1429 Belmont St NW
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1307 Florida Ave NW
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Adams Garden Towers
2325 15th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Envoy
2400 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Wakefield Hall
2101 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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1350 Florida Ave NW
1350 Florida Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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Collection 14
1400 W St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Capitol View on 14th
2400 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
1830 California St NW, Unit 1
1830 California St NW
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1826 Vernon St NW, Unit SI FL2-ID188
1826 Vernon St NWWashington, DC 20009
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NoSHA
2220 11th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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2303 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1826 Vernon St NW, Unit GO FL3-ID193
1826 Vernon St NWWashington, DC 20009
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2112 New Hampshire Avenue
2112 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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1724 Kalorama Rd NW
1724 Kalorama Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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Hampton Courts
2013 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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1932 15th Street Northwest
1932 15th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1421-1429 Belmont St NW
1421-1429 Belmont St NWWashington, DC 20009
1901 16th St NW
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1901 16th St NW, Unit 13
1901 16th St NW
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Ontario Place
2400 Ontario Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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Geno Baroni
1414 V St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1809 Belmont St NWWashington, DC 20009
1460 Belmont St NW
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1685 Crescent Place NW
1685 Crescent Pl NWWashington, DC 20009
1825 T St NW, Unit 303
1825 T St NW
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1704 V St NW
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The Radway
1630 Florida Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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Camden Roosevelt
2101 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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U Street, Washington, DC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in U Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| U Street Studio Apartments | $2,195 | $1,450 | $2,752 |
| U Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $868 | $6,879 |
| U Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,270 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
| U Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,900 | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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Cheapest Available U Street Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the U Street area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Promenade priced from $1,450. Adams Garden Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable U Street apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Promenade | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Adams Garden Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Envoy | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Capitol View on 14th | Studio E1A | Studio,1BA | $1,886 |
| Collection 14 | S1D | Studio,1BA | $1,927 |
| 1685 Crescent Place NW | 1685 Crescent Place NW - 6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Madrona Apartments | Studio-1 Bath #606 - 706 | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| NoSHA | Jr 1 Bed- 1Bath C1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| Trellis House | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,028 |
| View 14 | Studio E1A | Studio,1BA | $2,047 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in U Street, DC
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the U Street area is the $3.75 price per square foot B7B Model at Elysium Fourteen in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $4,403. The second greatest value U Street 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Elysium Fourteen | B7B | 2BR,2BA | $3.75 |
| 1738 U St NW, Unit #1 | 1738 U St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| 901W | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | A05 (901) | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| 1851 Columbia Rd NW, Unit Apt 706 | 1851 Columbia Rd NW | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| Washington House | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| Adams Garden Towers | 1 Bed, 1 Bath w/Den | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Calloway | JR. One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.87 |
| 1685 Crescent Place NW | 1685 Crescent Place NW - 6 | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| The Envoy | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.38 |
| The Promenade | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.13 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap U Street Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in U Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in U Street is under $2,047.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in U Street?
The cheapest apartment in U Street is Adams Garden Towers which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in U Street costs $5,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in U Street?
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 30 regular apartments in U Street that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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