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1701 16th St NW

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1801 16th St NW

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922 24th St NW

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1260 21st St NW

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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 $1,300. 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$1,300
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,351
Hampton CourtsJunior Studio AStudio,1BA$1,395
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,459
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,480
1500 MassFPB 423Studio,1BA$1,525
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,589
1630 R StreetStudio-Tier14Studio,1BA$1,599
The PromenadeStudioStudio,1BA$1,649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, DC

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $2.46 price per square foot 1930 18th St NW Model at 1930 18th St NW, Unit B1 in the in the Dupont Circle neighborhood starting from $3,990. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 3039 M St NW Model at 3039 M St NW, Unit Apartment 2 starting at $3,402 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the Georgetown 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.
1930 18th St NW, Unit B11930 18th St NW2BR,2BA$2.46
3039 M St NW, Unit Apartment 23039 M St NW2BR,1BA$2.84
2316 20th St NW, Unit 12316 20th St NW1BR,1BA$2.78
1508 17th St NW, Unit Unit11508 17th St NW1BR,1BA$3.00
President MadisonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70
1827 Swann St NW, Unit 31827 Swann St NW1BR,1BA$2.65
Rock Creek GardensOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.73
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$3.19
Columbia Plaza ApartmentsArlingtonStudio ,1BA$3.02
Square 50The CapitolStudio ,1BA$2.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, Washington, DC

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 a cheap apartment in West End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $1,649.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?

The cheapest apartment in West End is 1811-1815 S St NW which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in West End costs $11,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?

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 75 regular apartments in West End 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 West End?

Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $234 which is $10,766 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.

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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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.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.