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Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Washington, DC

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Washington, DC area range in price from $651 to $25,530 with an overall median price of $4,576. The three Washington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Burke Centre at $1,300, Pohick at $1,300, and Dominion Hills at $1,525. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Washington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Burke Centre$1,300$1,3007
Pohick$1,300$1,3007
Dominion Hills$1,525$1,52542
Woodridge$1,575$1,49540
Rosaryville$1,769$1,399245
Cheltenham Park$1,770$1,39989
Heritage Glen$1,848$1,616186
Marlton$1,848$1,616167
Putters Choice$1,848$1,616186
Forest Manor$1,895$1,0092448

Cheapest Available Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at 5424 Old Temple Hill Rd in the Metroplace neighborhood priced from $700. Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living in the Oakland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $724. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5424 Old Temple Hill Rd5424 Old Temple Hill Rd1BR,1BA$700
Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$724
Allium PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$737
302 19th St NE302 19th St NE1BR,1BA$750
770 C Street Phase IS Studio 30%Studio,1BA$808
Oakcrest TowersStudioStudio,1BA$899
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Huntwood Courts ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington area is the $0.50 price per square foot 3007 20th St NE Model at 3007 20th St NE, Unit 2 in the in the Dakota Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Washington apartment is the 5320 E Capitol St NE Model at 5320 E Capitol St NE, Unit Cozy Home starting at $1,500 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3007 20th St NE, Unit 23007 20th St NE1BR,1BA$0.50
5320 E Capitol St NE, Unit Cozy Home5320 E Capitol St NE2BR,1BA$0.60
9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement9717 Connecticut Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Hub College Park4x2 C4BR,2BA$1.12
Charter HouseThe Massachusetts2BR,1BA$1.09
The Varsity Maryland3 Bedroom - 3 Bath (3C)3BR,3BA$1.08
Parkside at College Park2X2 B2BR,2BA$1.15
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Allium PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington?

There are currently 7622 Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $651 to $25,530. There are also 1095 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington ranging from $250 to $22,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Washington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Washington ranges from $250 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,475.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Washington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Washington range from $900 to $21,089, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,089.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.