
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Van Ness Forest Hills Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,549 (25 Rentals)


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2724-40 Porter Street

3032 Rodman Street

3601 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit 810 - Penthouse, Unit 810 - Penthouse

5130 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 108
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The Arcadia

The Chesapeake

4600 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit #725, Unit #725

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Lincoln Arms Apartments

Van Ness East

Legation House

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Van Ness Forest Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Ness Forest Hills Studio Apartments | $1,649 | $1,100 | $2,323 |
Van Ness Forest Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $1,549 | $3,182 |
| Van Ness Forest Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,913 | $1,850 | $4,601 |
| Van Ness Forest Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $3,800 | $4,200 |
| Van Ness Forest Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleVan Ness Forest Hills, Washington, DC
Ranked #73
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Van Ness Forest Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Van Ness Forest Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Van Ness Forest Hills is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Van Ness Forest Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Van Ness Forest Hills is The Roberta which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in Van Ness Forest Hills costs $5,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Van Ness Forest Hills?
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 52 regular apartments in Van Ness Forest Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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