Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Highlands Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (30 Rentals)

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206 Trenton Pl SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

206 Trenton Pl SE

206 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
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4115 1st St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4115 1st St SE

4115 1st St SEWashington, DC 20032
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The Danbury Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Danbury Apartments

12 Danbury St SEWashington, DC 20032
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3900 4th St SE
Studio Apartments

3900 4th St SE

3900 4th St SEWashington, DC 20032

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Arbor View
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor View

1212 Southern Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
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105 Wayne Pl SE
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

105 Wayne Pl SE

105 Wayne Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
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3930 1st St SE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3930 1st St SE

3930 1st St SEWashington, DC 20032

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southview

1311 Southview DrOxon Hill, MD 20745
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Washington Highlands, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Washington Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Highlands area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagles Crossing Apartments priced from $820. Savannah has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $963. Here are the most affordable Washington Highlands apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Lg1BR,1BA$820
Savannah2BR1302BR,1BA$963
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
SouthviewStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,067
800 Southern Avenue Apartment HomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,100
Randle HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
The Vue At Oxon HillStudio BStudio,1BA$1,180
Madison Courts28-11BR,1BA$1,196
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,199
Friendship Courts Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Highlands, DC

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Highlands area is the $1.75 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at Arbor View in the in the Waggaman Heights neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Washington Highlands apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Harbor's Edge starting at $1,300 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Glassmanor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Harbor's Edge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Friendship Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.93
The Village at ChesapeakeGold2BR,1BA$2.01
Eagles Crossing Apartments2 Bdr Sm2BR,1BA$1.61
Friendship Courts Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Garden Village2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.05
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Washington Highlands, Washington, DC

Ranked #106

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Washington Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington Highlands is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Washington Highlands is Eagles Crossing Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Washington Highlands costs $2,061.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Highlands?

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 116 regular apartments in Washington Highlands 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 Washington Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Washington Highlands have an average cost of $625 which is $1,436 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Highlands.

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