Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Van Ness Forest Hills Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (45 Rentals)

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Clarence House
$1,525 - $2,950
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Clarence House

4530 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Ellicott House
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$1,549 - $3,156
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Ellicott House

4849 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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property at 2939 Van Ness St NW

$1,675

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$1,675

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2939 Van Ness St NW, Unit 945

2939 Van Ness St NW
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property at 5315 Connecticut Ave NW

$1,745

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$1,745

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5315 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 502

5315 Connecticut Ave NW
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The Huntington
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Huntington

5225 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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The Livingston
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Livingston

5437 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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The Brittany
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brittany

5432 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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The Albemarle
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Albemarle

4501 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Tilden Hall Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tilden Hall Apartments

3945 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Van Ness East
1 Bedroom Apartments

Van Ness East

2939 Van Ness St NWWashington, DC 20008
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property at 4600 Connecticut Ave NW

$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4600 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 215

4600 Connecticut Ave NW
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Van Ness Forest Hills, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Van Ness Forest Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Van Ness Forest Hills area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Roberta priced from $1,225. Chevy Chase Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Van Ness Forest Hills apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RobertaStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
Chevy Chase TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The ChesapeakeStudio 12Studio,1BA$1,285
The KenmoreStudio - S1CStudio,1BA$1,378
3801 Connecticut AvenueStudio - S1HStudio,1BA$1,466
Connecticut HeightsStudio EStudio,1BA$1,478
The LivingstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,511
Clarence HouseStudio BStudio,1BA$1,525
Ellicott HouseSStudio,1BA$1,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Ness Forest Hills, DC

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Ness Forest Hills area is the $2.58 price per square foot Renovated 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Model at Connecticut House Apartments in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,765. The second greatest value Van Ness Forest Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom A 12 Tier Model at The Frontenac starting at $2,675 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Northwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Van Ness Forest Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Connecticut House ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2.58
The Frontenac2 Bedroom A 12 Tier2BR,1BA$2.68
The ArcadiaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.51
2724-40 Porter StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
Brandywine Apartments1 Bed-1 Bath -8251BR,1BA$2.48
Sulgrave Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15
Quebec House Apartments1 Bedroom H1BR,1BA$2.71
3003 Van NessStudio CStudio ,1BA$2.70
5331 Nevada Ave NW, Unit English basement5331 Nevada Ave NW1BR,1BA$2.50
The RobertaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.58

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Discover the top neighborhoods for university students to rent in Washington D.C. Find affordable, convenient, and vibrant areas near major campuses on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Van Ness Forest Hills, Washington, DC

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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,549.

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 47 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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