
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Friendship Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,400 (16 Rentals)
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4315 River Rd NW, Unit Apt 6

The Woodner

The Berkshire Apartments DC

4000 Massachusetts

Highland Park at Columbia Heights Metro

AdMo Heights

Residences at Mazza

5500 Friendship Blvd
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Sophia Bethesda

Cecil

4440 Willard Ave

5500 Friendship Blvd

5500 Friendship Blvd
Friendship Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Friendship Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Friendship Heights Studio Apartments | $2,019 | $1,475 | $2,834 |
Friendship Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,918 | $1,413 | $5,395 |
Friendship Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,520 | $2,600 | $7,995 |
Friendship Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,266 | $4,350 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Friendship Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Friendship Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Friendship Heights area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Louise on Western priced from $1,413. The Woodner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Friendship Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Louise on Western | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,413 |
The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
The Berkshire Apartments DC | Studio 1 Bath Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,520 |
4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Highland Park at Columbia Heights Metro | Studio A4 | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Friendship Heights, DC
As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Friendship Heights area is the $5.51 price per square foot C2 Model at Sophia Bethesda in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $8,025. The second greatest value Friendship Heights apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath-I1M Model at Residences at Mazza starting at $4,685 with a $3.22 price per square foot in the North Cleveland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Friendship Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sophia Bethesda | C2 | 3BR,3BA | $5.51 |
Residences at Mazza | 2 Bed/2 Bath-I1M | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
Highland House West | Kahlo - Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
Cecil | 2 Bed/2 Bath-C01b-P | 2BR,2BA | $4.40 |
Highland Park at Columbia Heights Metro | 2 Bedroom 2G | 2BR,2BA | $3.73 |
The Louise on Western | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Solaire 7607 Old Georgetown | S1: JR 1BR/1BA 693 SF | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.26 |
The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.77 |
The Berkshire Apartments DC | Studio 1 Bath Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $4.34 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFriendship Heights, Washington, DC
Ranked #82
Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Friendship Heights Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
69 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Friendship Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Friendship Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Friendship Heights is under $2,552.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Friendship Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Friendship Heights is The Louise on Western which is listed at $1,413, while the average apartment in Friendship Heights costs $7,780.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Friendship Heights?
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 11 regular apartments in Friendship Heights 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 Friendship Heights?
Cheap apartments in Friendship Heights have an average cost of $337 which is $7,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Friendship Heights.
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