Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,500 (13 Rentals)

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American University, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available American University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the American University area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Quebec House Apartments priced from $1,535. The Chancery Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,791. Here are the most affordable American University apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quebec House ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,535
The Chancery Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,791
The ElaineStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
4000 Massachusetts1x11BR,1BA$1,950
AdMo HeightsThe Studio SBStudio,1BA$2,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in American University, DC

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the American University area is the $5.51 price per square foot C2 Model at Sophia Bethesda in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $8,025. The second greatest value American University apartment is the 2x2 Model at 4000 Massachusetts starting at $2,900 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for American University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sophia BethesdaC23BR,3BA$5.51
4000 Massachusetts2x22BR,2BA$2.29
The Chancery Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$2.45
Solaire 7607 Old GeorgetownS1: JR 1BR/1BA 693 SF1BR,1BA$3.97
Spring Valley Apartments2BR (1BR + Den) - Furnished Apt2BR,1BA$5.22
Avalon at FoxhallS1Studio ,1BA$4.29
Upton PlaceWisconsin Penthouse1BR,1BA$6.16
Quebec House ApartmentsStudio EStudio ,1BA$3.45
The ElaineStudioStudio ,1BA$4.15
AdMo HeightsThe Studio SIStudio ,1BA$5.01

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
American University, Washington, DC

Ranked #116

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the American University Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 American University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in American University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in American University is under $3,400.

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

The cheapest apartment in American University is The Chancery Apartments which is listed at $1,791, while the average apartment in American University costs $7,780.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in American University?

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 2 regular apartments in American University 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?

Cheap apartments in American University have an average cost of $119 which is $7,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American University.

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