
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Ray/St Elmo Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Del Ray/St Elmo area of Washington.


The Square at 511 Apartments

Presidential Greens

Glebe House Apartments

Eaton Square

Jackson Crossing

Mason Hall

Lloyd Apartments

The Aspen

Del Ray Bellefonte

Reserve at Potomac Yard

Manor House Apartments

115 E Glebe Rd
Del Ray/St Elmo, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Del Ray/St Elmo Studio Apartments | $2,240 | $1,246 | $3,770 |
Del Ray/St Elmo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,597 | $1,319 | $4,731 |
Del Ray/St Elmo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $1,588 | $6,016 |
Del Ray/St Elmo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,836 | $1,821 | $6,900 |
Del Ray/St Elmo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,490 | $8,490 | $8,490 |
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Cheapest Available Del Ray/St Elmo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Del Ray/St Elmo area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Presidential Greens priced from $1,224. The Square at 511 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Del Ray/St Elmo apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Apex Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C | 1BR,1BA | $1,474 |
Eaton Square | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,578 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Ray/St Elmo, DC
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Ray/St Elmo area is the $2.56 price per square foot Plan C2 Model at Presidential Greens in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Del Ray/St Elmo apartment is the 1A Model at Lloyd Apartments starting at $1,879 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Ray/St Elmo apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Presidential Greens | Plan C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.56 |
Lloyd Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
Jackson Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Apex Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
The Aspen | Potomac A | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
Reserve at Potomac Yard | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Eaton Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
Mason Hall | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.98 |
The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Ray/St Elmo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Del Ray/St Elmo is under $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo?
The cheapest apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,319, while the average apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo costs $8,490.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Del Ray/St Elmo?
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 2 regular apartments in Del Ray/St Elmo 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 Del Ray/St Elmo?
Cheap apartments in Del Ray/St Elmo have an average cost of $383 which is $8,107 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Del Ray/St Elmo.
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