Cheap Homes for Rent in U Street Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $2,000 (22 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at 1724 Kalorama Rd NW priced from $1,281. Adams Garden Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable U Street apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1724 Kalorama Rd NW2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,281
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)Private Bath | 4-6 Person Suite1BR,1BA$1,580
The PromenadeStudioStudio,1BA$1,649
The EnvoyStudioStudio,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in U Street, DC

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the U Street area is the $4.14 price per square foot B01 Model at Reverb in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $3,785. The second greatest value U Street apartment is the 2118 18th St NW Model at 2118 18th St NW, Unit Apt #3 starting at $3,095 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the Lanier Heights 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.
ReverbB012BR,2BA$4.14
2118 18th St NW, Unit Apt #32118 18th St NW2BR,1BA$3.64
The Promenade1 Bedroom Townhouse1BR,1.5BA$3.86
1724 Kalorama Rd NW1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00
The EllingtonA61BR,1BA$4.03
Washington HouseUnit 3041BR,1BA$3.96
Madrona Apartments1 Bed- Bath #207 + 3071BR,1BA$4.15
Capitol View on 14thStudio E1AStudio ,1BA$3.91
The EnvoyStudioStudio ,1BA$3.40
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33

Frequently Asked Questions about U Street

What type of rentals are currently available in U Street?

There are currently 261 Apartments for Rent in U Street, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $10,625. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in U Street ranging from $2,095 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 $2,095 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,783.

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