Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Van Ness Forest Hills Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (41 Rentals)

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Clarence House
$1,525 - $2,950
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$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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$1,574 - $3,077
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Ellicott House

4849 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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The Frontenac
$1,650 - $1,675
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$1,650 - $1,675
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$1,650 - $1,675
Studio Apartments Available Aug 14

The Frontenac

4550 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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property at 2939 Van Ness St NW

$1,695

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$1,695
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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 2

2939 Van Ness St NW, Unit 1229

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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$1,745

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5315 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 502

5315 Connecticut Ave NW
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2939 Van Ness St NW
$1,800
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$1,800
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2939 Van Ness St NW

2939 Van Ness St NWWashington, DC 20008
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The Huntington
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Huntington

5225 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 Livingston
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Livingston

5437 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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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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The Albemarle
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Albemarle

4501 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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property at 5315 Connecticut Ave NW

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5315 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 310

5315 Connecticut Ave NW
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property at 4600 Connecticut Ave NW

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4600 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 215

4600 Connecticut Ave NW
WashingtonDC20008

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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. The Kenmore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,399. 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
The KenmoreStudio - S1CStudio,1BA$1,399
Connecticut HeightsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,512
Clarence HouseStudio BStudio,1BA$1,525
4801 Connecticut Avenue ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,550
Ellicott HouseSStudio,1BA$1,574
The LivingstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,582
Quebec House ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,583
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Tilden Hall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600

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

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Ness Forest Hills area is the $2.46 price per square foot 2 Bed-2 Bath -1140 Model at Brandywine Apartments in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value Van Ness Forest Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom 01 Tier Model at The Rodman Apartments starting at $2,677 with a $2.39 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.
Brandywine Apartments2 Bed-2 Bath -11402BR,2BA$2.46
The Rodman Apartments2 Bedroom 01 Tier2BR,1BA$2.39
3003 Van Ness2 Bedrooms B2BR,1BA$2.67
2948 Albemarle St NW, Unit 12948 Albemarle St NW1BR,1BA$2.90
The Mason at Chevy ChaseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
AVA Van Ness7651BR,1BA$2.55
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
The RobertaOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$2.62
Lincoln Arms ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.74
The ChesapeakeOne BR 131BR,1BA$2.86

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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 $1,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Van Ness Forest Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Van Ness Forest Hills is Chevy Chase Tower which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Van Ness Forest Hills costs $9,500.

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 41 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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