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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dakota Crossing?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dakota Crossing Studio Apartments | $1,813 | $1,343 | $2,338 |
Dakota Crossing 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $800 | $3,414 |
Dakota Crossing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,788 | $1,945 | $5,010 |
Dakota Crossing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $2,424 | $5,137 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Dakota Crossing Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Union Heights | S4A | Studio,1BA | $1,343 |
The Jamison at Dakota Crossing | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,639 |
Jayde Parkside | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,730 |
Modera H Street | S02 | Studio,1BA | $1,780 |
Addison Row | PH2 A3 ADA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parkway Plaza | 2BR LARGE L-LEVEL 1 WIC | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Boundary Stone Flats | 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1) | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
Hanover 8th Street | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Addison Row | PH2 A1P | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
Modera H Street | A21D | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
Artisan 4100 | Blacksmith | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
The Jamison at Dakota Crossing | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
Rowan | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
Jayde Parkside | S2A | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
Union Heights | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $3.21 |
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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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