
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Highlands Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $836 (78 Rentals)
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16 Danbury St SE

24 Danbury St SE

Savannah

Delwin Apartments

4239 1st St SE

Livingston House

10 Danbury St SE

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141 Galveston Pl SW

Arbor View

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Madison Courts

38 Galveston Pl SW

4235 1st St SE

508 Brandywine St SE

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59 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 1

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3401 15th St SE, Unit 3

351 Parkland Pl SE

741 Alabama St

The Village at Chesapeake

705 Brandywine St SE

4729 1st St SW

625 Chesapeake St SE

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811 Barnaby Street SE
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206 Trenton Pl SE

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3900 4th St SE

4115 1st St SE

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Washington Highlands, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,209 | $1,099 | $1,600 |
| Washington Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $925 | $2,250 |
| Washington Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $963 | $2,050 |
| Washington Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $1,114 | $2,400 |
| Washington Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Washington Highlands Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Washington Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Highlands area of Washington, DC is a 2 Beds unit found at 811 Barnaby Street SE priced from $893. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 811 Barnaby Street SE | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $893 |
| Savannah | 2BR130 | 2BR,1BA | $963 |
| Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| The Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Friendship Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Harbor's Edge | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,103 |
| Southview | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Vue At Oxon Hill | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
| Madison Courts | 28-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,196 |
| Randle Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,212 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Highlands, DC
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Highlands area is the $1.48 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Overlook at Oxon Run in the in the Hillsdale neighborhood starting from $1,626. The second greatest value Washington Highlands apartment is the 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Upper Level 1 Model at Fox Hills North starting at $2,055 with a $1.94 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook at Oxon Run | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Fox Hills North | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Upper Level 1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.94 |
| The Vista | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 851 Yuma, LLC - CORPORATE | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 808 Chesapeake LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Arbor View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Friendship Courts Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Randle Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Friendship Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWashington Highlands, Washington, DC
Ranked #114
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 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 $1,212.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Washington Highlands is Delwin Apartments which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Washington Highlands costs $1,450.
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 100 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 $452 which is $998 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Highlands.
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