
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Ray/St Elmo Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (27 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Del Ray/St Elmo area of Washington.


The Square at 511 Apartments

Presidential Greens

Glebe House Apartments

Lloyd Apartments

Mason Hall

Jackson Crossing

The Aspen

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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 | $2,175 | $1,246 | $3,809 |
Del Ray/St Elmo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,573 | $1,300 | $4,809 |
Del Ray/St Elmo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,543 | $1,419 | $6,427 |
Del Ray/St Elmo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,263 | $1,821 | $6,886 |
Del Ray/St Elmo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,810 | $6,810 | $6,810 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Del Ray/St Elmo Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,299. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. 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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The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Presidential Greens | Plan A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Apex Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
Lloyd Apartments | 1D | 2BR,1BA | $1,419 |
Mason Hall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
Jackson Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,615 |
The Aspen | Potomac A | Studio,1BA | $1,680 |
Eaton Square | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,768 |
Reserve at Potomac Yard | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,848 |
New Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,855 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Ray/St Elmo, DC
As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Ray/St Elmo area is the $2.52 price per square foot 2E Model at Lloyd Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,080. The second greatest value Del Ray/St Elmo apartment is the B1 Model at Eaton Square starting at $1,768 with a $2.22 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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Lloyd Apartments | 2E | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
Eaton Square | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
New Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Jackson Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
Apex Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Reserve at Potomac Yard | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Del Ray Bellefonte | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Mason Hall | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.91 |
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 $1,855.
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 $1,300, while the average apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo costs $6,810.
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.
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