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

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The Woodner
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$1,273 - $2,182

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Base Rent$1,273 - $2,182

Total Monthly Price$1,273 - $2,182
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Woodner

3636 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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Conwell
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$1,499 - $3,345

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Base Rent$1,499 - $3,345

Total Monthly Price$1,499 - $3,345
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Conwell

3201 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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The Aspen
Rent Specials
$1,500 - $2,685

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Base Rent$1,500 - $2,685

Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $2,685
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Aspen

6701-6707 14th St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Clarence House
$1,525 - $2,950

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Base Rent$1,525 - $2,950

Total Monthly Price$1,525 - $2,950
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 23

Clarence House

4530 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Ellicott House
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$1,586 - $2,985

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Base Rent$1,586 - $2,985

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ellicott House

4849 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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The Horizon Apartments
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$1,600 - $3,000

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Base Rent$1,600 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $3,000
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Horizon Apartments

5601 13th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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Connecticut Plaza
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$1,609 - $3,600

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Base Rent$1,609 - $3,600

Total Monthly Price$1,609 - $3,600
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Connecticut Plaza

2901 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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The Frontenac
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
Studio Apartments Available Now

The Frontenac

4550 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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The Soapstone
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$1,749 - $4,069

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Base Rent$1,749 - $4,069

Total Monthly Price$1,749 - $4,069
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Soapstone

5816 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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Reynard
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$1,760 - $3,554

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Base Rent$1,760 - $3,554

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Reynard

1100 Dahlia St NWWashington, DC 20012
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2112 New Hampshire Avenue
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$1,946 - $2,150

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Base Rent$1,946 - $2,150

Total Monthly Price$1,946 - $2,150
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2112 New Hampshire Avenue

2112 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Albemarle
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Albemarle

4501 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Van Ness, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Van Ness Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Van Ness area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Woodner priced from $1,273. 4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Van Ness apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,273
4000 Massachusetts Avenue ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,400
Carl F. West EstatesStudio1BR,1BA$1,437
Connecticut HeightsStudio DStudio,1BA$1,448
The Doreen1/11BR,1BA$1,450
The Chancery ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,452
The Aspen1/11BR,1BA$1,500
The Berkshire Apartments0x1 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,569
Ellicott HouseSStudio,1BA$1,586
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Ness, DC

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Ness area is the $2.30 price per square foot Design 3A25 Model at Willard Towers in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $4,696. The second greatest value Van Ness apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Skyline Towers starting at $4,795 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Northwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Van Ness apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willard TowersDesign 3A253BR,2.5BA$2.30
Skyline Towers3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.10
Brandywine Apartments2 Bed-1 Bath -11202BR,1BA$2.32
The Horizon Apartments4/24BR,2BA$2.99
Harvard Village1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.90
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
Pinnacle Apartments2/12BR,1BA$3.11
The Aspen1/11BR,1BA$2.57
The Chancery ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$2.99
4000 Massachusetts Avenue ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$2.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Van Ness, Washington, DC

Ranked #39

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Van Ness Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Van Ness?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Van Ness is under $1,595.

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

The cheapest apartment in Van Ness is Carl F. West Estates which is listed at $1,437, while the average apartment in Van Ness costs $2,430.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Van Ness?

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 285 regular apartments in Van Ness that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Van Ness?

Cheap apartments in Van Ness have an average cost of $1,607 which is $823 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Van Ness.

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