
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cathedral Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,300 (48 Rentals)
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4107 Connecticut Avenue

2454 Tunlaw Rd NW, Unit Basement Apartment

Lencshire House

Sherry Hall

Conwell

Park Crest Apartments

The Garfield House

The Chancery Apartments

4000 Massachusetts
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Tunlaw Courts

The Berkshire Apartments DC

Sedgwick Gardens Apartments

3217 Wisconsin Ave NW

Idaho Terrace

Archer Apartments

Macomb Gardens

3419 Quebec St NW, Unit 0

3600 Connecticut Ave NW

AVA Van Ness

4000 Tunlaw Rd NW

3003 Van Ness

Tilden Hall

3032 Rodman Street

4000 Beecher St NW

The Elaine

Alto Towers

2224 40th St NW

Skyline Towers

The Abby

4201 Cathedral Ave NW

Avalon at Foxhall

3333 Wisconsin

2228 40th Pl NW, Unit Apt#1
Cathedral Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cathedral Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cathedral Heights Studio Apartments | $1,888 | $1,300 | $6,767 |
Cathedral Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $1,535 | $4,350 |
Cathedral Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,849 | $1,850 | $5,903 |
Cathedral Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,515 | $3,995 | $10,000+ |
Cathedral Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,193 | $4,500 | $8,738 |
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Cheapest Available Cathedral Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cathedral Heights area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Lencshire House priced from $1,475. Park Crest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,508. Here are the most affordable Cathedral Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lencshire House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
Park Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,508 |
The Garfield House | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,511 |
4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Carillon House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
Tunlaw Courts | 2628-B5 | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
3801 Connecticut Avenue | Studio - S1H | Studio,1BA | $1,602 |
The Berkshire Apartments DC | Studio 1 Bath Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,615 |
The Rodman Apartments | Studio 07 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cathedral Heights, DC
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cathedral Heights area is the $2.94 price per square foot 995 Model at AVA Van Ness in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value Cathedral Heights apartment is the 902 Model at eaves Glover Park starting at $2,440 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cathedral Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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AVA Van Ness | 995 | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
eaves Glover Park | 902 | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
3003 Van Ness | 1 Bedroom F | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
eaves Tunlaw Gardens | 736 | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
The Chancery Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
The Abby | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
Idaho Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
2454 Tunlaw Rd NW, Unit Basement Apartment | 2454 Tunlaw Rd NW | Studio ,1BA | $2.42 |
The Garfield House | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $3.06 |
4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCathedral Heights, Washington, DC
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Cathedral Heights Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cathedral Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cathedral Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cathedral Heights is under $1,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cathedral Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Cathedral Heights is The Chancery Apartments which is listed at $1,725, while the average apartment in Cathedral Heights costs $6,866.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cathedral Heights?
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 29 regular apartments in Cathedral Heights 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 Cathedral Heights?
Cheap apartments in Cathedral Heights have an average cost of $227 which is $6,639 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cathedral Heights.
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