
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenleytown Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Tenleytown area of Washington.


Chevy Chase Tower

4107 Connecticut Avenue

The Louise on Western

5335 42nd Pl NW, Unit 4

4427 Nebraska Ave NW, Unit 2

The Frontenac

4000 Massachusetts

The Berkshire Apartments DC

Connecticut Heights

Quebec House Apartments

Clarence House

Tilden Hall

Sedgwick Gardens Apartments

Ellicott House

5130 Connecticut Ave NW

3003 Van Ness

5100 Connecticut Avenue Apartments

The Chancery Apartments

The Abby

AVA Van Ness

4600 Connecticut Ave NW

3032 Rodman Street

The Elaine

Connecticut House Apartments

Avalon The Albemarle

The Saratoga Apartments

5410 Connecticut Ave NW

5301 Connecticut Ave NW

Brandywine Apartments

La Reine Apartments

Tenley View Apartments

5500 Friendship Blvd

The Seasons Apartments
Tenleytown, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tenleytown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Tenleytown Studio Apartments | $1,784 | $1,210 | $2,834 |
Tenleytown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $1,413 | $5,395 |
Tenleytown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,922 | $1,850 | $7,995 |
Tenleytown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,742 | $3,800 | $10,000+ |
Tenleytown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Tenleytown Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Tenleytown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tenleytown area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Chevy Chase Tower priced from $1,210. The Kenmore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,293. Here are the most affordable Tenleytown apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Chevy Chase Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
The Kenmore | Studio - S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,293 |
4107 Connecticut Avenue | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
The Louise on Western | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,413 |
The Berkshire Apartments DC | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,520 |
3801 Connecticut Avenue | Studio - S1D | Studio,1BA | $1,520 |
Quebec House Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,535 |
Tilden Hall | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Connecticut Heights | Studio J | Studio,1BA | $1,688 |
The Rodman Apartments | Studio 07 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenleytown, DC
As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tenleytown area is the $2.33 price per square foot Potomac Premier Model at North Park in the in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood starting from $3,494. The second greatest value Tenleytown apartment is the Kahlo - Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Highland House West starting at $3,284 with a $2.41 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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North Park | Potomac Premier | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
Highland House West | Kahlo - Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
4000 Massachusetts | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
Brandywine Apartments | 2 Bed-2 Bath -1150 | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
Sulgrave Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Willard Towers | Design EB | Studio ,1BA | $2.40 |
3003 Van Ness | Studio F | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
The Chancery Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
The Louise on Western | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
The Abby | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTenleytown, Washington, DC
Ranked #42
Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Tenleytown, Washington, DC
Janney Elementary School
Jackson-Reed High School
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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 $1,699.
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 $6,890.
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 10 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 $325 which is $6,565 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenleytown.
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