Cheap Homes for Rent in the U Street Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,280 (11 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the U Street area of Washington.

property at 1323 Florida Ave NW

$1,299 - $1,449

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1323 Florida Ave NW

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property at 1825 T St NW

$1,750

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1825 T St NW, Unit 303

1825 T St NW
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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. 1421-1429 Belmont St NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable U Street apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The PromenadeStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
1421-1429 Belmont St NW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,475
1685 Crescent Place NW1685 Crescent Place NW - 27Studio,1BA$1,595
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
The EnvoyStudioStudio,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in U Street, DC

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the U Street area is the $2.55 price per square foot 1738 U St NW Model at 1738 U St NW, Unit #1 in the in the Dupont Circle neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value U Street apartment is the 2 Bed - 2 Bath | B02 (901) Model at 901W starting at $3,377 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Edgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for U Street apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1738 U St NW, Unit #11738 U St NW2BR,1BA$2.55
901W2 Bed - 2 Bath | B02 (901)2BR,2BA$3.12
1900 11th St NW, Unit Basement1900 11th St NW1BR,1BA$2.03
1320 Belmont St NW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.35
Madrona Apartments1 Bed-1 Bath #206 + 3061BR,1BA$3.60
Adams Garden Towers1 Bed, 1 Bath w/Den1BR,1BA$3.58
1350 Florida Ave NW1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.47
The Milestone on Belmont1 BR1BR,1BA$3.03
The EnvoyStudioStudio ,1BA$3.19
The PromenadeStudioStudio ,1BA$3.13

Frequently Asked Questions about U Street

What type of rentals are currently available in U Street?

There are currently 259 Apartments for Rent in U Street, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $9,038. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in U Street ranging from $200 to $13,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in U Street?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in U Street ranges from $200 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,063.

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