Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ivy City Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,400 (21 Rentals)

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Ivy City, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ivy City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ivy City area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Hecht Warehouse priced from $1,541. Jayde Parkside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here are the most affordable Ivy City apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hecht WarehouseSDStudio,1BA$1,541
Jayde ParksideS1AStudio,1BA$1,725
Affinity at 2MStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
AVA NoMaS1-451-sch-1Studio,1BA$1,851
The FlorianStudioStudio,1BA$1,905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ivy City, DC

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ivy City area is the $3.39 price per square foot 1313 Adams St NE Model at 1313 Adams St NE, Unit Adams ST Condo in the in the Northeast Washington neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Ivy City apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1) Model at Boundary Stone Flats starting at $2,212 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Dakota Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ivy City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1313 Adams St NE, Unit Adams ST Condo1313 Adams St NE2BR,1BA$3.39
Boundary Stone Flats2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1)2BR,2BA$2.57
1245 Raum St NE, Unit 31245 Raum St NE2BR,1BA$2.35
1230 18th Pl NE, Unit 41230 18th Pl NE3BR,1BA$3.09
Affinity at 2M2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.83
1713 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 2021713 W Virginia Ave NE1BR,1BA$2.67
Arcade SunshineB-B11BR,1BA$3.75
1958 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 11958 W Virginia Ave NE1BR,1BA$2.00
1825 Providence St NE, Unit #41825 Providence St NE2BR,1BA$3.50
Jayde ParksideS2AStudio ,1BA$3.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ivy City, Washington, DC

Ranked #78

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Ivy City Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ivy City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ivy City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ivy City is under $1,957.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ivy City?

The cheapest apartment in Ivy City is Jayde Parkside which is listed at $1,790, while the average apartment in Ivy City costs $4,415.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ivy City?

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 67 regular apartments in Ivy City 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 Ivy City?

Cheap apartments in Ivy City have an average cost of $955 which is $3,460 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ivy City.

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