Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,400 (19 Rentals)

1028 Park Rd NW

Tivoli Gardens

1443 Parkwood Pl NW

Highland Park at Columbia Heights Metro

Highview and Castle Manor
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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 |
---|---|---|---|
Columbia Heights Studio Apartments | $2,053 | $1,400 | $5,500 |
Columbia Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,685 | $868 | $4,860 |
Columbia Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,522 | $1,297 | $6,657 |
Columbia Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $1,200 | $5,100 |
Columbia Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $1,100 | $1,325 |
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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 Cromwell which is listed at $1,400, 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 102 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 $774 which is $6,396 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights.
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