Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Highlands Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (54 Rentals)

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property at 4239 1st St SE

$1,056 - $1,205

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4239 1st St SE

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55 Galveston Pl SW
$1,250 - $2,150
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$1,250 - $2,150

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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

55 Galveston Pl SW

55 Galveston Pl SWWashington, DC 20032
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property at 914 Barnaby St SE

$1,255

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$1,255

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$1,255

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 Barnaby St SE, Unit 103

914 Barnaby St SE
WashingtonDC20032

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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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3900 4th St SE
Studio Apartments

3900 4th St SE

3900 4th St 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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The Danbury Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Danbury Apartments

12 Danbury St 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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105 Wayne Pl SE
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

105 Wayne Pl SE

105 Wayne Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
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Oak Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Apartments

125 Ivanhoe St SWWashington, DC 20032
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Wilmington Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilmington Place

102-108 Wilmington Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
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property at 4329 Halley Ter SE

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4329 Halley Ter SE, Unit 1

4329 Halley Ter SE
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39 Mississippi Ave SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

39 Mississippi Ave SE

39 Mississippi Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Savannah2BR1302BR,1BA$963
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Harbor's EdgeEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
SouthviewStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,067
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,099
Randle HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
The Vue At Oxon HillStudio BStudio,1BA$1,180
Madison Courts28-11BR,1BA$1,196
811 Barnaby Street SE1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,202
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Vista2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.54
Forest Hill Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.97
735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1735 Alabama Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.57
Arbor ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Friendship Courts Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Highland Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
Fox Hills North1 Bed 1 Bath Upper Level 11BR,1BA$1.92
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$2.03
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.91

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Washington Highlands, Washington, DC

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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 $1,249.

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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