There are currently 4 cheaper houses available for rent.
Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a rental property might be found within the "Cheap Houses" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable single family homes are also relative to the other rental home inventory within Mount Pleasant. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.
When searching on HotPads for more affordable houses, use the "Sort:" feature to sort single family homes by Lowest Price for Mount Pleasant. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" houses come on the market.
Single family homeowners or property managers can be easier to negotiate rental terms with than larger multi-tenant buildings. Here are a couple things that you can discuss to potentially drop monthly rental costs:
Mount Pleasant is located in the NW quadrant of Washington, DC and is one of the first residential neighborhoods in the District. The neighborhood is located between 16th Street, NW, and the Columbia Heights neighborhood to the east, Rock Creek Park to the north and west, and Harvard Street, NW, and the Adams Morgan to the south.
Unlike Adams Morgan and the U Street Corridor, Mount Pleasant doesn't have much of a night life, though many are trying to bring live music back to the area. Two places that draw the night crowd include the Marx Cafe and Don Juan's restaurant.
There is a four block commercial area in Mount Pleasant consisting of different types of shops, and a large retail development has been erected near Columbia Heights, just east of Mount Pleasant.