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

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Apex Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apex Apartments

2900-2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Beverly Hills Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

300-302 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Arbelo Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbelo Apartments

831-833 Bashford LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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Brenton Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brenton Court Apartments

400-424 E Glendale AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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New Brookside Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

New Brookside Apartments

601 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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6 Leadbeater Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

6 Leadbeater StAlexandria, VA 22305
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Del Ray/St Elmo, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,224
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,334
Eaton SquareA31BR,1BA$1,548
Lloyd Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,569
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,615
The AspenSt. AsaphStudio,1BA$1,685
Mason HallStudioStudio,1BA$1,775
Del Ray Bellefonte2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Ray/St Elmo, DC

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Ray/St Elmo area is the $2.03 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Del Ray Bellefonte in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Del Ray/St Elmo apartment is the 2E Model at Lloyd Apartments starting at $2,080 with a $2.52 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Del Ray Bellefonte2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Lloyd Apartments2E2BR,1BA$2.52
Station 6501x1 C1BR,1BA$3.22
Presidential GreensPlan A1GD1BR,1BA$2.46
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
The AspenPotomac AStudio ,1BA$2.80
Reserve at Potomac Yard1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3.22
Eaton SquareA11BR,1BA$2.84
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Del Ray/St Elmo, Washington, VA

Ranked #6

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

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3.5
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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 $1,975.

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 $1,224, while the average apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo costs $6,870.

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 $6,487 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Del Ray/St Elmo.

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