
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort McNair Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (118 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Fort McNair area of Washington.


Greenwood Manor Apartments

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1.5 bath Home

2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1.5 bath Home

Savannah

The Renaissance Homes

Matthews Memorial Terrace

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3.5 bath Home
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Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/4 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home

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River Hill Apartments

420 Newcomb St SE, Unit 3

Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home

1630 16th St SE

Private bedroom in 7 bed/4 bath Home

Vela

209 16th St NE

207 16th St NE

1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

741 Alabama St

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

President Adams Building

1516 Marion Barry Ave SE

1518 Isherwood St NE, Unit Isherwood Apt

Private bedroom in 7 bed/4 bath Home

1507 Isherwood St NE

Hillstone Apartments

729 Congress St SE, Unit Studio Basement Apartment

John Jay Apartments

Capitol Park Plaza And Twins

Blackbird

203 16th St NE

201 16th St NE

1435 4th St SW

Harlow Navy Yard

1627 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE, Unit 203

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Fort McNair, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort McNair?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fort McNair Studio Apartments | $2,342 | $1,281 | $7,515 |
Fort McNair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,979 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Fort McNair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,439 | $982 | $10,000+ |
Fort McNair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,683 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Fort McNair 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $600 | $2,415 |
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Cheapest Available Fort McNair Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort McNair area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenwood Manor Apartments priced from $825. Matthews Memorial Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,106. Here are the most affordable Fort McNair apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Greenwood Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Matthews Memorial Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,106 |
2221 S Clark | Private Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A | 4BR,2BA | $1,180 |
Guild | Jr 1A-C (Affordable Housing) | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
Meadowbrook Run | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
River Hill Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Vela | Jr 1D-C (Affordable Housing) | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort McNair, DC
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort McNair area is the $2.19 price per square foot 2617 Douglass Pl SE Model at 2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 303 in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Fort McNair apartment is the 629 G St SW Model at 629 G St SW, Unit SW Waterfront starting at $1,750 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Mall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort McNair apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 303 | 2617 Douglass Pl SE | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
629 G St SW, Unit SW Waterfront | 629 G St SW | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Meadowbrook Run | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.03 |
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101 | 2200 Hunter Pl SE | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
The Renaissance Homes | 3/1.00 | 3BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Greenwood Manor Apartments | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
Matthews Memorial Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Oxford Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
420 Newcomb St SE, Unit 3 | 420 Newcomb St SE | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
River Hill Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
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Best Local Schools in Fort Mcnair, Washington, DC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort McNair Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fort McNair?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort McNair is under $1,355.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort McNair?
The cheapest apartment in Fort McNair is Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Fort McNair costs $4,011.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort McNair?
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 382 regular apartments in Fort McNair 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 Fort McNair?
Cheap apartments in Fort McNair have an average cost of $823 which is $3,188 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort McNair.
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