Cheap Homes for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (64 Rentals)

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property at 1021 Arlington Blvd

$1,450 - $2,350

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$1,495

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$1,495

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1021 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22209
property at 1111 Arlington Blvd

$1,495 - $2,300

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$1,495

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$1,495

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1111 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22209
property at 1011 Arlington Blvd

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1011 Arlington Blvd, Unit 945

1011 Arlington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22209
property at 1901 16th St NW

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1901 16th St NW, Unit 13

1901 16th St NW
WashingtonDC20009

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property at 1011 Arlington Blvd

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1011 Arlington Blvd, Unit 635

1011 Arlington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22209
property at 2401 H St NW

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2401 H St NW, Unit 308

2401 H St NW
WashingtonDC20037

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property at 522 21st St NW

$1,750 - $4,140

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522 21st St NW

WashingtonDC20006
property at 1615 Q St NW

$1,765

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$1,765

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$1,765

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1615 Q St NW, Unit 305

1615 Q St NW
WashingtonDC20009
property at 1111 Arlington

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 8

1111 Arlington, Unit 636

1111 Arlington
ArlingtonVA22209

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property at 2201 L St NW

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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2201 L St NW, Unit 304

2201 L St NW
WashingtonDC20037
property at 2141 I St NW

$1,750 - $2,100

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2141 I St NW

WashingtonDC20037
property at 1830 California St NW

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1830 California St NW, Unit 1

1830 California St NW
WashingtonDC20009
property at 1615 Q St NW

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1615 Q St NW, Unit 1010 at the Cairo

1615 Q St NW
WashingtonDC20009

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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 R Street Apartments priced from $825. 2009 Wyoming has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
2009 WyomingStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,433
The PromenadeStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,490
2019 Kalorama Road NW2019 Kalorama Road NW - 7Studio,1BA$1,495
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,499
Miramar ApartmentsSTUDIO - S2AStudio,1BA$1,594
Affordable apartment in Dupont Circle0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,599
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 09 TierStudio,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, DC

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $2.03 price per square foot 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 Model at London Normandy House in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,435. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 1738 U St NW Model at 1738 U St NW, Unit #1 starting at $2,885 with a $2.62 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.
London Normandy House1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A021BR,1BA$2.03
1738 U St NW, Unit #11738 U St NW2BR,1BA$2.62
3215 O St NW3215 O St #22BR,1BA$2.34
2149 N St NW2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.00
1830 R Apartments2 Bedroom with Balcony 03 Tier2BR,1BA$3.17
President MadisonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.73
1704 S St NW, Unit 21704 S St NWStudio ,1BA$2.76
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$2.95
The PromenadeStudioStudio ,1BA$3.13
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$3.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about West End

What type of rentals are currently available in West End?

There are currently 773 Apartments for Rent in West End, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $16,451. There are also 227 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West End ranging from $1,040 to $27,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West End?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West End ranges from $1,040 to $27,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,694.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West End?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West End range from $2,407 to $14,613, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,910 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,460 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,425.

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