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The Huntington
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Huntington

5225 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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Legation House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legation House

3737 Legation St NWWashington, DC 20015
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Lincoln Arms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Arms Apartments

5435 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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2939 Van Ness St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

2939 Van Ness St NW

2939 Van Ness St NWWashington, DC 20008
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Avalon The Albemarle
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon The Albemarle

4501 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
Corporate Housing
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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 Arcadia priced from $1,225. The Roberta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Van Ness Forest Hills apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ArcadiaStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
The RobertaStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
The KenmoreStudio - S1DStudio,1BA$1,427
3801 Connecticut AvenueStudio - S1HStudio,1BA$1,457
3003 Van NessStudio AStudio,1BA$1,459
The Rodman ApartmentsRenovated Studio 07 TierStudio,1BA$1,475
Connecticut HeightsStudio EStudio,1BA$1,478
Tilden Hall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
The ChesapeakeStudio 12Studio,1BA$1,500
Legation HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,534

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

As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Ness Forest Hills area is the $2.77 price per square foot 3 Bed-2 Bath -1550 Model at Brandywine Apartments in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $4,300. The second greatest value Van Ness Forest Hills apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 2724-40 Porter Street starting at $2,549 with a $2.32 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 Apartments3 Bed-2 Bath -15503BR,2BA$2.77
2724-40 Porter StreetTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.32
Connecticut House Apartments1 Bedroom - 13 Tier1BR,1BA$2.59
3032 Rodman StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
5403 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit A5403 Connecticut Ave NW1BR,1BA$2.86
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
3601 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit Apt 2013601 Wisconsin Ave NW1BR,1BA$2.82
3003 Van NessStudio CStudio ,1BA$2.57
Avalon The Albemarle602Studio ,1BA$3.00
The RobertaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.73

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Van Ness Forest Hills, Washington, DC

Ranked #73

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $1,534.

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 $1,449, while the average apartment in Van Ness Forest Hills costs $5,171.

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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