Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American University Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (23 Rentals)

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American University Park, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available American University Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the American University Park area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Berkshire Apartments priced from $1,520. 4000 Massachusetts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable American University Park apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Berkshire ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,520
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Ellicott HouseS2Studio,1BA$1,550
Idaho TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,728
The ElaineStudioStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in American University Park, DC

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the American University Park area is the $3.19 price per square foot Trailway A Model at The Residences at Capital Crescent Trail in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $2,705. The second greatest value American University Park apartment is the 5102 Warren Plz NW Model at 5102 Warren Plz NW, Unit 1 starting at $1,239 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Spring Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for American University Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at Capital Crescent TrailTrailway A1BR,1BA$3.19
5102 Warren Plz NW, Unit 15102 Warren Plz NW1BR,1BA$1.91
Ellicott HouseA21BR,1BA$3.83
Avalon at FoxhallS1Studio ,1BA$3.66
Tenley View ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$4.24
Vaughan PlaceDesign EA PremierStudio ,1BA$4.99
Idaho TerraceStudioStudio ,1BA$3.48
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26
The ElaineStudioStudio ,1BA$4.15
The Berkshire ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath RenovatedStudio ,1BA$4.34

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American University Park, Washington, DC

Ranked #81

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap American University Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in American University Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in American University Park is under $2,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in American University Park?

The cheapest apartment in American University Park is Ellicott House which is listed at $1,685, while the average apartment in American University Park costs $6,915.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in American University Park?

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 63 regular apartments in American University Park 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 American University Park?

Cheap apartments in American University Park have an average cost of $1,217 which is $5,698 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American University Park.

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