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

4235 1st St SE

Savannah

30 Danbury St SE, Unit #3

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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 |
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Washington Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,197 | $985 | $1,600 |
Washington Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $898 | $2,110 |
Washington Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $982 | $2,680 |
Washington Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $1,560 | $3,130 |
Washington Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $2,036 | $2,500 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Eagles Crossing Apartments priced from $932. The Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,027. Here are the most affordable Washington Highlands apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eagles Crossing Apartments | 1 Bdr Sm | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
The Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Southview | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,047 |
The Renaissance Homes | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Madison Courts | 22-3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
The Vue At Oxon Hill | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Garden Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Harbor's Edge | Jr 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,184 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Highlands, DC
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Highlands area is the $1.71 price per square foot Three Bedroom with Den/1.5 Bath Model at Colonial Village Apartments in the in the Glassmanor neighborhood starting from $2,279. The second greatest value Washington Highlands apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Floor Plan Model at The Gardens starting at $1,929 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Old Town North 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. |
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Colonial Village Apartments | Three Bedroom with Den/1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.71 |
The Gardens | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Floor Plan | 3BR,2BA | $1.90 |
The Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
The Village at Chesapeake | Gold | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Friendship Courts Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Highland Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Harbor's Edge | Jr 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
30 Danbury St SE, Unit #3 | 30 Danbury St SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Eagles Crossing Apartments | 1 Bdr Sm | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWashington Highlands, Washington, DC
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Best Local Schools in Washington Highlands, Washington, DC
Hendley Elementary School
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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 $1,184.
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 $932, while the average apartment in Washington Highlands costs $2,086.
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 72 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 $854 which is $1,232 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Highlands.
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