
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (68 Rentals)
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Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

3518 10th St NW

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Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

2918 Sherman Ave NW, Unit A

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Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

1327 Belmont St NW, Unit #1

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The Cromwell

1028 Park Rd NW

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Adams Garden Towers

The Yorkshire

Private bedroom in 8 bed/3.5 bath Home

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Private bedroom in 8 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 8 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 8 bed/3.5 bath Home

Tivoli Gardens

1443 Parkwood Pl NW

Private bedroom in 8 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 8 bed/3.5 bath Home

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The Libretto

1336 Kenyon St NW, Unit 1336.5

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Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia Heights Studio Apartments | $2,047 | $1,400 | $5,500 |
Columbia Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,669 | $868 | $4,860 |
Columbia Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,462 | $1,297 | $6,619 |
Columbia Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,146 | $1,250 | $5,100 |
Columbia Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,196 | $1,150 | $1,275 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Columbia Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Faircliff priced from $1,363. The Cromwell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Faircliff | 1bds | 1BR,1BA | $1,363 |
The Cromwell | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Adams Garden Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Tivoli Gardens | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,521 |
The Yorkshire | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
The Catherine | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
The Libretto | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,667 |
Allegro | Style A5 | Studio,1BA | $1,794 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $0.48 price per square foot 2918 Sherman Ave NW Model at 2918 Sherman Ave NW, Unit A in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 1306 Kenyon St NW Model at 1306 Kenyon St NW, Unit Duplex apartment starting at $3,000 with a $1.50 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2918 Sherman Ave NW, Unit A | 2918 Sherman Ave NW | 5BR,2BA | $0.48 |
1306 Kenyon St NW, Unit Duplex apartment | 1306 Kenyon St NW | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
1411 Monroe St NW, Unit Upper First Fl. | 1411 Monroe St NW | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.53 |
Highview and Castle Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.04 |
3542 11th St NW, Unit B | 3542 11th St NW | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
Park Road Courts | One bed one bath Park Road | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
View 14 | One Bedroom Den A1AD | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
1336 Kenyon St NW, Unit 1336.5 | 1336 Kenyon St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Tivoli Gardens | 1 BDRM | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
The Faircliff | 1bds | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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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 $1,794.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights is The Faircliff which is listed at $1,363, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights costs $7,170.
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 101 regular apartments in Columbia 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 Columbia Heights?
Cheap apartments in Columbia Heights have an average cost of $755 which is $6,415 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights.
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