Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (62 Rentals)

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Richman Towers
Studio Apartments

Richman Towers

3055 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Justice Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Justice Park Apartments

1421 Euclid St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1320 Fairmont St NW
Studio Apartments

1320 Fairmont St NW

1320 Fairmont St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1421-1429 Belmont St NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1421-1429 Belmont St NW

1421-1429 Belmont St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Girard
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Girard

1018 Girard St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Cromwell priced from $1,500. Adams Garden Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,500
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,511
The YorkshireStudio AStudio,1BA$1,549
The CatherineSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,650
AllegroStyle A5Studio,1BA$1,694
Highland Park at Columbia Heights MetroStudio A4Studio,1BA$1,695
âme at Meridian HillStudio-A4Studio,1BA$1,863
The Isabella1br with Patio/Balcony1BR,1BA$1,888
The CenturyJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $3.27 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Warder Mansion in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $2,935. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the One bed one bath Park Road Model at Park Road Courts starting at $2,625 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the Howard University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Warder MansionTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.27
Park Road CourtsOne bed one bath Park Road1BR,1BA$3.03
View 14One Bedroom Den A2AD1BR,2BA$3.63
Highview and Castle ManorLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.15
Tivoli Gardens1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.83
3538 10th St NW, Unit B3538 10th St NW2BR,1BA$3.25
Capitol View on 14thOne Bedroom A1D1BR,1BA$3.66
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio ,1BA$3.33
The YorkshireStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.52

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Columbia Heights Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 Columbia Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Heights is under $1,925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights is Adams Garden Towers which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights costs $3,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia 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 104 regular apartments in Columbia Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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