
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walhaven Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (88 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Walhaven area of Washington.


7913 Central Park Cir

8131 Pinelake Ct, Unit Level 3 - Room 1, Unit Level 3 - Room 1

6506 Osprey Point Ln

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Room 1, Unit Room 1

8056 Central Park Dr

8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1, Unit UL 1

4432 Longworthe Sq, Unit UL3, Unit UL3

5823 Pearson Ln

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134 Jasper Pl

6615 Schurtz St

6113 Liverpool Ln

Brent Place

Mason at Van Dorn

Whitestone at Landmark

Key Towers

Lafayette Apartments

5929 Camberly Ave

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Foxchase
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Manchester Lakes

Acclaim at Alexandria

Courts Of Mount Vernon

8 S Van Dorn St

ReNew Springfield

Normandy Hill Apartments

Landmark Towers

4600 Duke St

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101 North Ripley Apartments
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Arrive Alexandria

Landmark Terrace

5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

South Port

Bren Mar Apartments

Haven Huntley Meadows

Creekside Village I

5831 Quantrell Ave

21 Canterbury Square

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Crystal Woods
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26 Canterbury Square

6540 Windham Ave

Contempo NOVA

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Arbors on Duke

4 S Van Dorn St

The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn

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Curve 6100

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Sullivan Place

Edlandria

6939 Mary Caroline Cir
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Walhaven, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Walhaven?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walhaven Studio Apartments | $1,700 | $1,382 | $2,699 |
| Walhaven 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $1,150 | $6,759 |
| Walhaven 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $1,575 | $7,910 |
| Walhaven 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,602 | $1,591 | $4,410 |
| Walhaven 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,425 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 88 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Walhaven Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Walhaven Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walhaven area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Mason at Van Dorn priced from $1,382. Lafayette Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable Walhaven apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,382 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 1 Bedroom+Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Foxchase | The Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1,519 |
| The Fields of Alexandria | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| London Park Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,538 |
| Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| ReNew Springfield | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Landmark Towers | Studio without Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walhaven, DC
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walhaven area is the $2.26 price per square foot The Carlyle Model at Crystal Woods in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,626. The second greatest value Walhaven apartment is the Design 2A20 Premier Model at The Summit starting at $2,366 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walhaven apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Woods | The Carlyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.26 |
| The Summit | Design 2A20 Premier | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| Key Towers | Stratford | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Springfield Square | Buchanan | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Lerner Morningside | Jefferson- Towers | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| ReNew Springfield | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Normandy Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walhaven Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Walhaven?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Walhaven is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walhaven?
The cheapest apartment in Walhaven is Lafayette Apartments which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Walhaven costs $10,425.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walhaven?
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 125 regular apartments in Walhaven 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 Walhaven?
Cheap apartments in Walhaven have an average cost of $872 which is $9,553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walhaven.
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