Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Highlands Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (23 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Washington Highlands area of Washington.

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206 Trenton Pl SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

206 Trenton Pl SE

206 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
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Randle Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Randle Hill Apartments

3300 6th St SEWashington, DC 20032
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3900 4th St SE
Studio Apartments

3900 4th St SE

3900 4th St SEWashington, DC 20032
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4115 1st St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4115 1st St SE

4115 1st St SEWashington, DC 20032
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105 Wayne Pl SE
3 Bedroom Apartments

105 Wayne Pl SE

105 Wayne Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
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3930 1st St SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

3930 1st St SE

3930 1st St SEWashington, DC 20032

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Southview
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southview

1311 Southview DrOxon Hill, MD 20745

Washington Highlands, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Washington Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Highlands area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagles Crossing Apartments priced from $932. The Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,027. Here are the most affordable Washington Highlands apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$932
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,027
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Harbor's EdgeJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,117
SouthviewStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,117

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Highlands, DC

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Highlands area is the $1.90 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Floor Plan Model at The Gardens in the in the Glassmanor neighborhood starting from $1,929. The second greatest value Washington Highlands apartment is the 601 Atlantic St SE Model at 601 Atlantic St SE, Unit 601 Atlantic St Basement starting at $1,300 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Glassmanor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Gardens3 Bedroom 2 Bath Floor Plan3BR,2BA$1.90
601 Atlantic St SE, Unit 601 Atlantic St Basement601 Atlantic St SE1BR,1BA$1.30
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Colonial Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.94
Oaks at Oxon Hill1B Black Cherry1BR,1BA$1.90
Friendship Courts Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Harbor's EdgeJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
30 Danbury St SE, Unit #330 Danbury St SE1BR,1BA$1.84
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Washington Highlands, Washington, DC

Ranked #134

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Highlands Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Washington Highlands is Eagles Crossing Apartments which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Washington Highlands costs $12,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Highlands?

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 58 regular apartments in Washington Highlands 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 Washington Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Washington Highlands have an average cost of $433 which is $12,067 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Highlands.

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