
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Howard University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (94 Rentals)
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C H Houston

1724 Kalorama Rd NW

Park Morton I

Carver Apartments

The Cromwell

Holmead Apartments

The Glenwood Apartments

1313 Florida Ave NW, Unit # 1

52 Channing St NW, Unit Basement

32 Q St NW

2120 Vermont Ave NW

1327 Belmont St NW, Unit # 1

The Woodner

Channing E Phillips Homes

3578 13th St NW, Unit English Basement

Adams Garden Towers

Tivoli Gardens

219 T St NE

The Yorkshire

The Libretto

Dorchester West Apartments

1937 Summit Pl NE, Unit Sweet Studio in Eckington

The Gale Eckington

Howard Manor

Wakefield Hall

The Baystate

Embassy Tower Apartments

Rocksboro Apartments

Washington House

Sixteen Hundred Apartments

54 Rhode Island Ave NW

3422 Georgia Ave NW

Highview and Castle Manor

801 R Street Apartments

The Croydon

1 Florida Ave NE

The Chalfonte

2620 16th Street Apartments

Collection 14

J Linea

Highland Park at Columbia Heights Metro

The Metropolitan Apartments

Dorchester House

1627 Lamont St NW
Howard University, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Howard University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Howard University Studio Apartments | $2,088 | $1,150 | $5,836 |
Howard University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $868 | $8,770 |
Howard University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,714 | $1,281 | $8,283 |
Howard University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,925 | $1,850 | $5,278 |
Howard University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,000 | $4,800 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Howard University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Howard University area of Washington, DC is a 2 Beds unit found at 1724 Kalorama Rd NW priced from $1,281. Park Morton I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,294. Here are the most affordable Howard University apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1724 Kalorama Rd NW | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,281 |
Park Morton I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,294 |
Carver Apartments | Slowe Small One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Carver and Slowe Apartments | Slowe Small One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
The Glenwood Apartments | EFFICIENCY | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
The Cromwell | Studio Large | Studio,1BA | $1,459 |
The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
Adams Garden Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Howard University, DC
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Howard University area is the $2.53 price per square foot 1371 Perry Pl NW Model at 1371 Perry Pl NW in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $5,100. The second greatest value Howard University apartment is the 11 S St NE Model at 11 S St NE starting at $4,685 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Howard University apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1371 Perry Pl NW | 1371 Perry Pl NW | 3BR,3BA | $2.53 |
11 S St NE | 11 S St NE | 4BR,2BA | $2.34 |
1804 New Jersey Ave NW, Unit 1806 Unit B | 1804 New Jersey Ave NW | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.40 |
Truxton | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
232 Florida Ave NW, Unit B | 232 Florida Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
1119 Clifton St NW, Unit B | 1119 Clifton St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
10 Q St NE, Unit B | 10 Q St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
1724 Kalorama Rd NW | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
3578 13th St NW, Unit English Basement | 3578 13th St NW | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
The Glenwood Apartments | EFFICIENCY | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHoward University, Washington, DC
Ranked #15
Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Howard University, Washington, DC
Raymond Elementary School
Cardozo Education Campus
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Best Local Schools in Howard University, Washington, DC
Raymond Elementary School
Cardozo Education Campus
School data provided by Great Schools
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Howard University Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
75 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Howard University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Howard University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Howard University is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Howard University?
The cheapest apartment in Howard University is Carver Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Howard University costs $7,382.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Howard University?
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 6,487 regular apartments in Howard University 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 Howard University?
Cheap apartments in Howard University have an average cost of $605 which is $6,777 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Howard University.
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