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

22 Danbury St SE

Wingate Gardens

Delwin Apartments

The Renaissance Homes

Madison Courts

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Washington Highlands, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Highlands?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Washington Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,214 | $895 | $1,600 |
Washington Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $936 | $2,235 |
Washington Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $919 | $2,805 |
Washington Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $1,375 | $3,345 |
Washington Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,329 | $1,893 | $2,695 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Washington Highlands Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 Wingate Gardens priced from $1,027. Delwin Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Washington Highlands apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Wingate Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Southview | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
Madison Courts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Wilmington Place | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Highlands, DC
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Highlands area is the $1.78 price per square foot 3A Maple Model at Oaks at Oxon Hill in the in the Old Town neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value Washington Highlands apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Floor Plan Model at Wingate Gardens starting at $1,929 with a $1.90 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Oaks at Oxon Hill | 3A Maple | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
Wingate Gardens | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Floor Plan | 3BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Harbor's Edge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Forest Hill Apartments | One Bedroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Wingate Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Colonial Village Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
The Village at Chesapeake | Gold | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Highland Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
800 Southern Avenue Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWashington Highlands, Washington, DC
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Best Local Schools in Washington Highlands, Washington, DC
Hendley Elementary School
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Best Local Schools in Washington Highlands, Washington, DC
Hendley Elementary School
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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 Wingate Gardens which is listed at $1,027, while the average apartment in Washington Highlands costs $2,482.
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 29 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 $393 which is $2,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Highlands.
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