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Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Washington, DC

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Washington, DC area range in price from $263 to $26,676 with an overall median price of $4,427. The three Washington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Woodridge at $980, Dominion Hills at $1,525, and Marlton at $1,500. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Washington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Woodridge$1,335$9802
Dominion Hills$1,525$1,5251
Marlton$1,769$1,5006
Waggaman Heights$1,896$675139
Wakefield$1,926$1,54426
Olney Town Center$1,941$1,0466
Suitland Town Center$1,941$1,070189
Clifton Park Village$2,017$1,018314
Brookside Forest$2,022$1,018215
East Silver Spring$2,022$1,018312

Cheapest Available Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living in the Oakland neighborhood priced from $724. Riggs Crossing Senior Residences in the North Michigan Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $801. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$724
Riggs Crossing Senior Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$801
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Allium PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$891
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
East Pines Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$950
Mayfair MansionsOne Bedroom- 1A1BR,1BA$974

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC

As of April 12, 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 2617 Douglass Pl SE Model at 2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 303 starting at $2,000 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Southeast Washington 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
2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 3032617 Douglass Pl SE3BR,2BA$1.25
The Varsity Maryland3 Bedroom - 3 Bath (3C)3BR,3BA$1.08
601 Atlantic St SE, Unit 601 Atlantic St Basement601 Atlantic St SE1BR,1BA$1.30
Parkside at College Park2X2 B2BR,2BA$1.15
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Matthews Memorial TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
5104 N Capitol St NW, Unit 15104 N Capitol St NW1BR,1BA$1.19
Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Riggs Crossing Senior Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington?

There are currently 7549 Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $263 to $26,676. There are also 1308 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington ranging from $600 to $70,000.

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 $600 to $70,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,891.

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 $825 to $26,676, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $10,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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

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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.

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

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