Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Van Ness Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,300 (14 Rentals)

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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 4107 Connecticut Avenue priced from $1,399. The Woodner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,465. Here are the most affordable Van Ness apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4107 Connecticut AvenueEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,399
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,465
The Berkshire ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,520
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
The ElaineStudioStudio,1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Ness, DC

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Van Ness area is the $2.54 price per square foot 2 Bed-1 Bath -1120 Model at Brandywine Apartments in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Van Ness apartment is the 2 Bedroom - 06 Tier Model at Connecticut House Apartments starting at $2,999 with a $2.72 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.
Brandywine Apartments2 Bed-1 Bath -11202BR,1BA$2.54
Connecticut House Apartments2 Bedroom - 06 Tier2BR,2BA$2.72
Clarence House2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath A 02 & 03 Tier2BR,1.5BA$2.57
3003 Van Ness2 Bedrooms G2BR,2BA$3.32
Avalon The Albemarle640Studio ,1BA$3.14
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26
The ElaineStudioStudio ,1BA$3.99
Arcade SunshineC-A5Studio ,1BA$4.44
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio ,1BA$3.75
The Berkshire ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath RenovatedStudio ,1BA$4.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Van Ness, Washington, DC

Ranked #44

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Van Ness Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

61 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $2,269.

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

The cheapest apartment in Van Ness is 4107 Connecticut Avenue which is listed at $1,699, while the average apartment in Van Ness costs $9,415.

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 172 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 $3,521 which is $5,894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Van Ness.

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