
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Van Ness Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (38 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit D

4107 Connecticut Avenue

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The Woodner

Chevy Chase Tower

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit C

Arcade Sunshine

State House Apartments

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Ellicott House
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The Berkshire Apartments

Connecticut Heights

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit E

Q Street Apartments

4000 Massachusetts

Quebec House Apartments

3003 Van Ness

The Chancery Apartments

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Clarence House
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Harvard Village

Adams Garden Towers

Macomb Gardens

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Connecticut Plaza

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The Frontenac

Highland Park at Columbia Heights Metro

Walden Commons

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Reynard
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Calvert House Apartments

2112 New Hampshire Avenue

The Hartley

3001 Veazey Terrace NW

AdMo Heights

Avalon at Foxhall

4123 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit A2, Unit A2

Harvard Hall

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Van Ness, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Van Ness?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Ness Studio Apartments | $1,820 | $1,100 | $3,997 |
| Van Ness 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,561 | $1,635 | $7,961 |
| Van Ness 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,105 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Van Ness 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,806 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Van Ness 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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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 $1,240. 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 apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| Chevy Chase Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| State House Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,408 |
| Ellicott House | S | Studio,1BA | $1,439 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Connecticut Heights | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $1,453 |
| Arcade Sunshine | STELLAR | Studio,1BA | $1,487 |
| Quebec House Apartments | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $1,523 |
| 3003 Van Ness | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,544 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Ness, DC
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Ness area is the $1.78 price per square foot Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I Model at Clover at The Parks in the in the North Takoma Park neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Van Ness apartment is the 1x1 Model at 4000 Massachusetts starting at $1,950 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Spring Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Van Ness apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Connecticut House Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 13 Tier | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Walden Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Brandywine Apartments | 1 Bed-1 Bath -800 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Harvard Village | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| 3003 Van Ness | Studio D | Studio ,1BA | $2.87 |
| State House Apartments | EFF | Studio ,1BA | $3.13 |
| Chevy Chase Tower | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.13 |
| The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleVan Ness, Washington, DC
Ranked #38
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Van Ness?
The cheapest apartment in Van Ness is Connecticut Heights which is listed at $1,635, while the average apartment in Van Ness costs $8,110.
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 255 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 $1,862 which is $6,248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Van Ness.
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