Cheap Homes for Rent in U Street Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (9 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 1 Bed unit found at Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) priced from $1,200. Hampton Courts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable U Street apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)SHAW/U ST CORRIDOR | Furnished | Utilities Incl...1BR,1BA$1,200
Hampton CourtsJunior Studio A 08 TierStudio,1BA$1,325
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in U Street, DC

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the U Street area is the $3.46 price per square foot 1407 W St NW Model at 1407 W St NW, Unit 301 in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value U Street apartment is the A9 Model at The Ellington starting at $2,677 with a $3.63 price per square foot in the Howard University 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.
1407 W St NW, Unit 3011407 W St NW2BR,2BA$3.46
The EllingtonA91BR,1BA$3.63
The Envoy1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.98
1851 Columbia Rd NW, Unit Apt 7061851 Columbia Rd NW1BR,1BA$3.73
1711 T St NWrear1BR,1BA$3.76
1444 W St NW, Unit 2051444 W St NW1BR,1BA$3.11
ReverbA051BR,1BA$3.63
1350 Florida Ave NW1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.64
The PromenadeStudioStudio ,1BA$3.45
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 256 Apartments for Rent in U Street, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $8,678. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in U Street ranging from $650 to $7,000.

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 $650 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,498.

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