
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Highlands Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (54 Rentals)
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127 Wilmington Pl SE, Unit Room 3

Savannah

233 Valley Ave SE

24 Danbury St SE

Delwin Apartments

4239 1st St SE

Livingston House

10 Danbury St SE

Friendship Crossing
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The Vista

141 Galveston Pl SW

Arbor View

16 Danbury St SE

Randle Hill

Madison Courts

4235 1st St SE

508 Brandywine St SE

The Gardens

101 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 3
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55 Galveston Pl SW

59 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 1

63 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 3

914 Barnaby St SE, Unit 103

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Southern Hills Apartments

756 Upsal St SE

206 Trenton Pl SE

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Tobias Henson Apartments

742 Brandywine St SE

3900 4th St SE

4115 1st St SE

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Martin's View Apartments

3930 1st St SE

105 Wayne Pl SE

811 Barnaby Street SE

Oak Park Apartments

Wilmington Place

Friendship Courts Apartments

4329 Halley Ter SE, Unit 1

39 Mississippi Ave SE

Harbor's Edge
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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 | $1,216 | $1,050 | $1,600 |
| Washington Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $750 | $2,250 |
| Washington Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $963 | $2,250 |
| Washington Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $1,114 | $3,020 |
| Washington Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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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 Savannah priced from $963. Delwin Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Washington Highlands apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | 2BR130 | 2BR,1BA | $963 |
| Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Harbor's Edge | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Southview | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,067 |
| Friendship Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Randle Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| The Vue At Oxon Hill | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
| Madison Courts | 28-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,196 |
| 811 Barnaby Street SE | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,202 |
| The Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Highlands, DC
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Highlands area is the $1.54 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan Model at The Vista in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Washington Highlands apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Forest Hill Apartments starting at $1,970 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Oxon Run Hills 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vista | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Forest Hill Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1 | 735 Alabama Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Arbor View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Friendship Courts Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Fox Hills North | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upper Level 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Friendship Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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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 $1,249.
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 $2,150.
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 $520 which is $1,630 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Highlands.
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