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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Highlands Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (69 Rentals)
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127 Wilmington Pl SE, Unit 1
127 Wilmington Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
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Eagles Crossing Apartments
151-181 Joliet St SW & 153 Ivanhoe St SWWashington, DC 20032
10 Danbury St SE
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Savannah
3232-3242 13th St SEWashington, DC 20032
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Delwin Apartments
4200 S Capitol St SEWashington, DC 20032
4239 1st St SE
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Livingston House
4196 Livingston Rd SEWashington, DC 20032
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3647 6th St SEWashington, DC 20032
141 Galveston Pl SW
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Randle Hill
3300 6th St SEWashington, DC 20032
1310 Congress St SE, Unit #310
1310 Congress St SE
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Madison Courts
32 Chesapeake St SWWashington, DC 20032
24 Danbury St SE
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4235 1st St SE
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Garden Village
1720 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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Friendship Crossing
57 Galveston St SWWashington, DC 20032
327 Parkland Pl SE
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508 Brandywine St SE
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705 Brandywine St SE, Unit #202
705 Brandywine St SE
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The Gardens
118 Galveston St SWWashington, DC 20032
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800 Southern Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
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Unity Place
4419 3rd St SEWashington, DC 20032
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River East-Oxon Run
207 Mississippi Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
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The Vista
4660 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SWWashington, DC 20032
742 Brandywine St SE, Unit B1
742 Brandywine St SE
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The Village at Chesapeake
820 Southern Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
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Highland Terrace Apartments
822-852 Barnaby St SEWashington, DC 20032
19 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 202
19 Galveston Pl SW
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741 Alabama St
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625 Chesapeake St SE
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127 Wilmington Pl SE
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Southern Hills Apartments
4319 3rd St SEWashington, DC 20032
756 Upsal St SE
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206 Trenton Pl SE
206 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
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St. Paul Senior Living At Wayne Place
114 Wayne Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
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The Renaissance Homes
3320-3322 Wheeler Rd SEWashington, DC 20032
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Tobias Henson Apartments
1443 Savannah St SEWashington, DC 20032
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4115 1st St SE
4115 1st St SEWashington, DC 20032
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3900 4th St SE
3900 4th St SEWashington, DC 20032
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The Danbury Apartments
12 Danbury St SEWashington, DC 20032
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Arbor View
1212 Southern Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
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Martin's View Apartments
205 Elmira St SWWashington, DC 20032
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Friendship Courts Apartments
4632 Livingston Rd SEWashington, DC 20032
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105 Wayne Pl SE
105 Wayne Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
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3930 1st St SE
3930 1st St SEWashington, DC 20032
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Oak Park Apartments
125 Ivanhoe St SWWashington, DC 20032
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Wilmington Place
102-108 Wilmington Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
4329 Halley Terrace 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 |
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| Washington Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,236 | $985 | $1,600 |
| Washington Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $750 | $1,706 |
| Washington Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $963 | $2,165 |
| Washington Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $1,114 | $2,353 |
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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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Eagles Crossing Apartments | 1 Bdr Lg | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Savannah | 2BR130 | 2BR,1BA | $963 |
| Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Southview | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,077 |
| Meadowbrook Run | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Randle Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| Garden Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Vue At Oxon Hill | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
| Madison Courts | 28-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,196 |
| Friendship Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Highlands, DC
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Highlands area is the $1.97 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Forest Hill Apartments in the in the Oxon Run Hills neighborhood starting from $1,970. The second greatest value Washington Highlands apartment is the 735 Alabama Ave SE Model at 735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1 starting at $1,540 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Hillsdale 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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| Forest Hill Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1 | 735 Alabama Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Arbor View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Harbor's Edge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Village at Chesapeake | Gold | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Friendship Courts Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Eagles Crossing Apartments | 1 Bdr Sm | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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 $7,000.
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 133 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 $476 which is $6,524 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Highlands.
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