Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenleytown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (44 Rentals)

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The Huntington
Studio Apartments

The Huntington

5225 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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Lincoln Arms Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Arms Apartments

5435 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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The Brittany
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Brittany

5432 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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5130 Connecticut Ave NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

5130 Connecticut Ave NW

5130 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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The Livingston
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Livingston

5437 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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Tenleytown, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tenleytown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tenleytown area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Kenmore priced from $1,325. The Louise on Western has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,413. Here are the most affordable Tenleytown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The KenmoreStudio - S1AStudio,1BA$1,325
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,413
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Quebec House ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,583
Connecticut HeightsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,597
3801 Connecticut AvenueStudio - S1HStudio,1BA$1,602
The Berkshire Apartments DCStudio 1 Bath RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,615
Ellicott HouseSStudio,1BA$1,650
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
The FrontenacStudio C 04 TierStudio,1BA$1,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenleytown, DC

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tenleytown area is the $2.50 price per square foot Potomac Premier Model at North Park in the in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Tenleytown apartment is the Kahlo - Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Highland House West starting at $3,112 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tenleytown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North ParkPotomac Premier2BR,2BA$2.50
Highland House WestKahlo - Two Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.28
Brandywine Apartments2 Bed-2 Bath -11252BR,2BA$2.62
Willard TowersDesign 1B151BR,1.5BA$2.29
Avalon The Albemarle8181BR,1BA$2.69
Sulgrave Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
3003 Van Ness1 Bedroom F1BR,1BA$2.49
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
The Chancery Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$2.36
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tenleytown, Washington, DC

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Northwest Central Washington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Tenleytown Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

66 / 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 Tenleytown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tenleytown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tenleytown is under $1,685.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tenleytown?

The cheapest apartment in Tenleytown is The Louise on Western which is listed at $1,413, while the average apartment in Tenleytown costs $6,805.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tenleytown?

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 11 regular apartments in Tenleytown 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 Tenleytown?

Cheap apartments in Tenleytown have an average cost of $177 which is $6,628 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenleytown.

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