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


Savannah

30 Danbury St SE, Unit #3

The Gardens

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10 Danbury St SE

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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 | $1,241 | $957 | $1,600 |
Washington Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,341 | $932 | $2,075 |
Washington Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $982 | $2,680 |
Washington Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $1,525 | $3,130 |
Washington Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $1,893 | $2,500 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eagles Crossing Apartments | 1 Bdr Sm | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
The Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Harbor's Edge | Jr 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,117 |
Southview | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Gardens | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Floor Plan | 3BR,2BA | $1.90 |
601 Atlantic St SE, Unit 601 Atlantic St Basement | 601 Atlantic St SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Colonial Village Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Oaks at Oxon Hill | 1B Black Cherry | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Friendship Courts Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Harbor's Edge | Jr 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
30 Danbury St SE, Unit #3 | 30 Danbury St SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Eagles Crossing Apartments | 1 Bdr Sm | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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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 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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