Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dakota Crossing Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (12 Rentals)

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Hedin House Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hedin House Apartments

2900 Newton St NEWashington, DC 20018
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1811 Irving Street
Studio Apartments

1811 Irving Street

1811 Irving St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Washington Overlook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Overlook

3502 Commodore Joshua Barney Dr NEWashington, DC 20018
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The Madelyn
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madelyn

1820 Irving St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Newton Square Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newton Square Apartments

3505-3535 Otis StMount Rainier, MD 20712
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Singer Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Singer Flats

3300 Rhode Island AveMount Rainier, MD 20712

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Dakota Crossing, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dakota Crossing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dakota Crossing area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Union Heights priced from $1,343. The Jamison at Dakota Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,639. Here are the most affordable Dakota Crossing apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union HeightsS4AStudio,1BA$1,343
The Jamison at Dakota CrossingS1Studio,1BA$1,639
Jayde ParksideS1AStudio,1BA$1,730
Modera H StreetS02Studio,1BA$1,780
Addison RowPH2 A3 ADA1BR,1BA$1,837

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dakota Crossing, DC

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dakota Crossing area is the $2.21 price per square foot 2BR LARGE L-LEVEL 1 WIC Model at Parkway Plaza in the in the Dakota Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,945. The second greatest value Dakota Crossing apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1) Model at Boundary Stone Flats starting at $2,212 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Dakota Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dakota Crossing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkway Plaza2BR LARGE L-LEVEL 1 WIC2BR,1BA$2.21
Boundary Stone Flats2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1)2BR,2BA$2.57
Hanover 8th Street1E1BR,1BA$2.81
Addison RowPH2 A1P1BR,1BA$2.65
Modera H StreetA21D1BR,1BA$3.81
Artisan 4100Blacksmith1BR,1BA$2.85
The Jamison at Dakota CrossingA21BR,1BA$3.40
RowanA011BR,1BA$3.61
Jayde ParksideS2AStudio ,1BA$3.25
Union HeightsS1AStudio ,1BA$3.21

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Dakota Crossing, Washington, DC

Ranked #64

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dakota Crossing Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dakota Crossing?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dakota Crossing is under $2,082.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dakota Crossing?

The cheapest apartment in Dakota Crossing is Union Heights which is listed at $1,465, while the average apartment in Dakota Crossing costs $2,502.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dakota Crossing?

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 179 regular apartments in Dakota Crossing 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 Dakota Crossing?

Cheap apartments in Dakota Crossing have an average cost of $1,169 which is $1,333 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dakota Crossing.

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