Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (44 Rentals)

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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 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$1,575
Highland Park at Columbia Heights MetroStudio A4Studio,1BA$1,695
Highview and Castle ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,746
AllegroStyle A5Studio,1BA$1,794
âme at Meridian HillStudio-A4Studio,1BA$1,863
The Isabella1br with Patio/Balcony1BR,1BA$1,888

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.50 price per square foot 1306 Kenyon St NW Model at 1306 Kenyon St NW, Unit Duplex apartment in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Warder Mansion starting at $2,935 with a $3.27 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.
1306 Kenyon St NW, Unit Duplex apartment1306 Kenyon St NW2BR,2.5BA$1.50
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
Tivoli Gardens1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.83
3538 10th St NW, Unit B3538 10th St NW2BR,1BA$3.25
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33
The CatherineSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.50
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio ,1BA$3.33
The YorkshireStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.52

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 375 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, DC with pricing that ranges from $800 to $7,072. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $1,250 to $5,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia Heights ranges from $1,250 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,879.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbia Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia Heights range from $1,025 to $5,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,250 to $5,790. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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