Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Highlands Neighborhood of Washington, VA from $800 (34 Rentals)

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property at 1344 Barnaby Ter SE

$575

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$575

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$575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1344 Barnaby Ter SE

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property at 130 Danbury St SW

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

130 Danbury St SW

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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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The Renaissance Homes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Renaissance Homes

3320-3322 Wheeler Rd 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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3900 4th St SE
Studio Apartments

3900 4th St SE

3900 4th 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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Arbor View
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor View

1212 Southern Ave 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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Southview
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southview

1311 Southview DrOxon Hill, MD 20745
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Washington Highlands, Washington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Washington Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Highlands area of Washington, VA 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, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Lg1BR,1BA$820
Savannah2BR1302BR,1BA$963
SouthviewStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,035
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Randle HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
The Vue At Oxon HillStudio BStudio,1BA$1,150
Madison Courts28-11BR,1BA$1,196
Friendship Courts Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,199
Garden Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Highlands, VA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Highlands area is the $1.76 price per square foot 735 Alabama Ave SE Model at 735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1 in the in the Hillsdale neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Washington Highlands apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Arbor View starting at $1,375 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Waggaman Heights 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.
735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1735 Alabama Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.76
Arbor ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Harbor's Edge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Colonial Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.89
The Village at ChesapeakeGold2BR,1BA$2.01
Friendship Courts Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Fox Hills North1 Bed 1 Bath Upper Level 11BR,1BA$2.00
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Washington Highlands, Washington, DC

Ranked #113

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

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2.5
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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 $1,035.

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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