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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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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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Oak Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Apartments

125 Ivanhoe St SWWashington, DC 20032
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Wilmington Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilmington Place

102-108 Wilmington Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
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39 Mississippi Ave SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

39 Mississippi Ave SE

39 Mississippi Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
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Archer Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Archer Park

1200 Mississippi Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
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17 Mississippi
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

17 Mississippi

17 Mississippi Ave SEWashington, DC 20032

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Southview
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$1,102
Madison Courts4-31BR,1BA$1,150
The Vue At Oxon HillStudio BStudio,1BA$1,180
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,199
Friendship Courts Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,199
Fox Hills North1 Bed 1 Bath Upper Level 21BR,1BA$1,252

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Highlands, DC

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Highlands area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Harbor's Edge in the in the Glassmanor neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Washington Highlands apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan Model at The Vista starting at $1,299 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria 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.
Harbor's Edge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
The Village at ChesapeakeGold2BR,1BA$2.01
Eagles Crossing Apartments2 Bdr Sm2BR,1BA$1.61
Friendship Courts Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Highland Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Garden Village2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.05
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.95
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$2.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Washington Highlands, Washington, DC

Ranked #112

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Highlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Washington Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Washington Highlands is at Southview listed at $1,123.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Highlands Apartment is $820 at Eagles Crossing Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Washington Highlands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington Highlands is starting from $963 at Savannah.

What is the most affordable Washington Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Washington Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Village at Chesapeake and starts from $1,500.

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