
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palisades Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (82 Rentals)
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Highview Towers

1316 Potomac St NW

2454 Tunlaw Rd NW, Unit Basement Apartment

4427 Nebraska Ave NW, Unit 2

Lencshire House

Sherry Hall

Conwell

5142 MacArthur Blvd

3712 R St NW, Unit Basement
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Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

Park Crest Apartments

The Garfield House

The Berkshire Apartments DC

The Chancery Apartments

4000 Massachusetts

Clarence House

Tunlaw Courts

The Palisade Apartments

The Frontenac

3217 Wisconsin Ave NW

Idaho Terrace

Morrisanne Apartments

Archer Apartments

Macomb Gardens

4482 MacArthur Blvd NW

3419 Quebec St NW, Unit 0

Foxhall Terrace

4000 Tunlaw Rd NW

Park MacArthur

4600 Connecticut Ave NW

4000 Beecher St NW

Avalon The Albemarle

Alto Towers

The Elaine

Connecticut House Apartments

3618 Warren St NW

2224 40th St NW
Palisades, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palisades?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Palisades Studio Apartments | $2,057 | $1,300 | $5,512 |
Palisades 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,761 | $1,269 | $9,267 |
Palisades 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,075 | $1,655 | $10,000+ |
Palisades 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,688 | $3,045 | $10,000+ |
Palisades 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,469 | $4,500 | $8,738 |
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There are currently 82 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Palisades Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Palisades Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palisades area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Key Boulevard priced from $1,099. Lencshire House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Palisades apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Lencshire House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
Park Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,508 |
The Garfield House | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,511 |
The Berkshire Apartments DC | Studio 1 Bath Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,520 |
4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,567 |
Carillon House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palisades, DC
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palisades area is the $2.15 price per square foot E1D Model at Avalon Arlington North in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $7,270. The second greatest value Palisades apartment is the 2 Bedrooms Model at Lyon Village starting at $2,600 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palisades apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Avalon Arlington North | E1D | 5BR,5.5BA | $2.15 |
Lyon Village | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Park Adams Apartments | 1B - A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
The Chancery Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
2454 Tunlaw Rd NW, Unit Basement Apartment | 2454 Tunlaw Rd NW | Studio ,1BA | $2.42 |
Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.48 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePalisades, Washington, DC
Ranked #18
Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Palisades, Washington, DC
Key Elementary School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Palisades Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Palisades Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Palisades?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Palisades is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palisades?
The cheapest apartment in Palisades is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,567, while the average apartment in Palisades costs $9,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palisades?
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 93 regular apartments in Palisades 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 Palisades?
Cheap apartments in Palisades have an average cost of $511 which is $9,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palisades.
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