Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McMillan Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,500 (19 Rentals)

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McMillan, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available McMillan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McMillan area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Howard Manor priced from $1,624. Highland Park at Columbia Heights Metro has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable McMillan apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Howard ManorStudio BStudio,1BA$1,624
Highland Park at Columbia Heights MetroStudio A4Studio,1BA$1,695
Affinity at 2MStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
The FlorianStudioStudio,1BA$1,870
Market HouseMarket House S6Studio,1BA$2,034

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McMillan, DC

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the McMillan area is the $3.63 price per square foot One Bedroom Den A2AD Model at View 14 in the in the Howard University neighborhood starting from $3,129. The second greatest value McMillan apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2G Model at Highland Park at Columbia Heights Metro starting at $3,195 with a $3.73 price per square foot in the North Cleveland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McMillan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
View 14One Bedroom Den A2AD1BR,2BA$3.63
Highland Park at Columbia Heights Metro2 Bedroom 2G2BR,2BA$3.73
Affinity at 2M2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.83
43 Girard St. NE, Unit English Basement43 Girard St. NE1BR,1BA$3.00
Arcade SunshineB-B11BR,1BA$3.86
Capitol View on 14thOne Bedroom A1D1BR,1BA$3.66
523A Irving St NW, Unit A523A Irving St NW1BR,1BA$3.33
The MOOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$4.18
AVA NoMaS1-451-sch-1Studio ,1BA$4.29
Howard ManorStudio AStudio ,1BA$4.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mcmillan, Washington, DC

Ranked #87

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 McMillan Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 McMillan Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in McMillan?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McMillan is under $2,447.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McMillan?

The cheapest apartment in McMillan is Howard Manor which is listed at $1,740, while the average apartment in McMillan costs $4,745.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in McMillan?

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 190 regular apartments in McMillan 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 McMillan?

Cheap apartments in McMillan have an average cost of $1,487 which is $3,258 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McMillan.

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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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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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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