Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Anacostia Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (68 Rentals)

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1630 16th St SE

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2913 Knox Pl SE

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1809 18th St SE

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Linwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Apartments

1815-1831 P St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Galen Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Galen Terrace

1649 W St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Carver Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carver Hall Apartments

2338 Pitts Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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1521 28th Street SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1521 28th Street SE

1521-1529 28th St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Hanover Courts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Courts

2400-2410 Hartford St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Henson Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Henson Ridge

1804 Alabama Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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Cedar Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Heights

1510 Butler St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Howard Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Howard Hill

1341 Howard Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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Hillcrest House
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest House

2501 25th St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Anacostia, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Anacostia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Anacostia area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodberry Village priced from $1,000. Fairlawn Marshall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,072. Here are the most affordable Anacostia apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodberry Village1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Fairlawn Marshall2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,072
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,075
Matthews Memorial TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,106
Marlborough HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,196
Rockburne Estates1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,267
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Washington ViewTwo Bedroom C2BR,1BA$1,465
Park Naylor1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,485

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Anacostia, DC

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Anacostia area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2617 Douglass Pl SE Model at 2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 303 in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Anacostia apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Maplewood Apartments starting at $1,585 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Oxon Run Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Anacostia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 3032617 Douglass Pl SE1BR,1BA$1.25
Maplewood Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.63
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Matthews Memorial TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Washington ViewTwo Bedroom C2BR,1BA$1.77
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Rockburne Estates1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.84
Fairlawn Marshall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Marlborough HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Anacostia, Washington, DC

Ranked #92

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Anacostia, Washington, DC

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Getting Around the Anacostia Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Anacostia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Anacostia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Anacostia is under $1,485.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Anacostia?

The cheapest apartment in Anacostia is Woodberry Village which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Anacostia costs $3,874.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Anacostia?

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 46 regular apartments in Anacostia 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 Anacostia?

Cheap apartments in Anacostia have an average cost of $461 which is $3,413 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Anacostia.

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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