
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (69 Rentals)
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Q Street Apartments

Wakefield Hall

The Baystate

The Promenade

1500 Mass

Rocksboro Apartments

State House Apartments

Columbia Plaza Apartments

Washington House

Sixteen Hundred Apartments

The Phoenix Apartments

1954 Columbia Rd NW

The Croydon

950 25th St NW

2400 Pennsylvania Avenue Apartments

1440 N St NW, #1002

Gelmarc Towers

2032 Belmont Rd NW

The 925 Apartments

Pennsylvania House

2030 F St NW

The Flats at Dupont Circle

Corcoran House

The York and Potomac Park

President Madison

3050 P St NW, Unit #2 Garden Suite

1532 15th St NW

1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

1 Scott Cir NW
West End, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West End Studio Apartments | $2,167 | $1,150 | $6,570 |
West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,022 | $1,750 | $7,870 |
West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,237 | $2,099 | $10,000+ |
West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,790 | $3,425 | $10,000+ |
West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,439 | $6,969 | $9,000 |
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There are currently 69 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West End Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West End, DC
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the West End, DC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for West End Apartments for rent:
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Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Shelburne Apartments priced from $1,549. R Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,552. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Shelburne Apartments | Renovated Studio 05 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
R Street Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,552 |
Dupont Apartments | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $1,615 |
The Promenade | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,649 |
Rocksboro Apartments | Studio 05 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
Empire | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
State House Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,681 |
Columbia Plaza Apartments | Georgetown-Variation | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
The Phoenix Apartments | Studio 10 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
1500 Mass | FPB 423 | Studio,1BA | $1,723 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, DC
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $3.81 price per square foot #105 2Bed/2Bath Model at 35th Street Residences in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $4,417. The second greatest value West End apartment is the Traditional 2x2 965-1080 SF Model at MAA Massachusetts Avenue starting at $3,850 with a $3.94 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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35th Street Residences | #105 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.81 |
MAA Massachusetts Avenue | Traditional 2x2 965-1080 SF | 2BR,2BA | $3.94 |
The York and Potomac Park | One Bedroom and Den | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
The Promenade | 1 Bedroom Townhouse | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.86 |
President Madison | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.81 |
Pennsylvania House | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.26 |
Columbia Plaza Apartments | Arlington | Studio ,1BA | $3.02 |
925 at North | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
Gelmarc Towers | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
State House Apartments | EFF | Studio ,1BA | $3.74 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest End, Washington, DC
Ranked #26
Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West End, Washington, DC
Hyde-Addison Elementary School
School Without Walls High School
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Best Local Schools in West End, Washington, DC
Hyde-Addison Elementary School
School Without Walls High School
School data provided by Great Schools
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the West End Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
89 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 West End Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West End?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $1,723.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?
The cheapest apartment in West End is R Street Apartments which is listed at $1,657, while the average apartment in West End costs $18,230.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?
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 389 regular apartments in West End 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 West End?
Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $195 which is $18,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.
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