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1010 25th St NW

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522 21st St NW

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property at 950 25th St NW

950 25th St NW

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property at 1301 20th St NW

1301 20th St NW

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1260 21st St NW

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The Traymore

1717 17th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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West End, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at 1811-1815 S St NW priced from $1,295. R Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,351. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1811-1815 S St NWStudio1BR,1BA$1,295
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,351
1630 R StreetStudio-Tier14Studio,1BA$1,399
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,450
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,459
MiramarSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,530
1500 MassFPB 423Studio,1BA$1,537
Reed RowS1AStudio,1BA$1,538
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
Dupont ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,565

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, DC

As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.88 price per square foot 1915 New Hampshire Ave NW Model at 1915 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit unit B in the in the Dupont Circle neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 625 C St NE Model at 625 C St NE, Unit Capitol Hill One Bedroom starting at $2,000 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1915 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit unit B1915 New Hampshire Ave NW2BR,2BA$1.88
625 C St NE, Unit Capitol Hill One Bedroom625 C St NE1BR,1BA$2.50
1820 Swann St NW1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21
Rock Creek GardensOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$3.08
The Shawmut1 Bedroom A Tier 041BR,1BA$3.53
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$3.19
President MadisonStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33
The York and Potomac ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$3.36
Square 50The CapitolStudio ,1BA$2.91
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$3.22

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, Washington, DC

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across District of Columbia and customized analysis for Central Washington, DC. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the West End Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

89 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West End?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West End is at 1811-1815 S St NW listed at $1,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment is $1,295 at 1811-1815 S St NW.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West End Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West End is starting from $1,985 at Square 50.

What is the most affordable West End Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West End Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Glover House Apartments and starts from $4,840.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

Written by: Steve Lilly

I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.