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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 $1,273. The Aspen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Van Ness apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,273
The Aspen1/11BR,1BA$1,350
4000 Massachusetts Avenue ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Ness, DC

As of September 05, 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
3003 Van Ness2 Bedrooms B2BR,1BA$2.58
The Horizon Apartments3/23BR,2BA$2.86
Quebec House Apartments1 Bedroom H1BR,1BA$2.79
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
The Aspen1/11BR,1BA$2.32
The Chancery ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$2.99
4000 Massachusetts Avenue ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$2.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Van Ness

What type of rentals are currently available in Van Ness?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Van Ness, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,273 to $15,526. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Van Ness ranging from $975 to $5,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Van Ness?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Van Ness ranges from $975 to $5,350 with an average monthly rent of $5,350.

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