
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the American University Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,199 (19 Rentals)


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4427 Nebraska Ave NW

4000 Massachusetts

4100 Cathedral Ave NW

The Berkshire Apartments

4200 Cathedral Ave NW
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3861 Newark St NW

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3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights

4101 Albemarle St NW

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Upton Place
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4222 River Rd NW, Unit A

3601 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit 702

Tenley View Apartments

4101 Albemarle St NW

Greenbriar

4301 Massachusetts Ave NW
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in American University Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University Park Studio Apartments | $1,670 | $1,100 | $2,910 |
American University Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $1,199 | $4,500 |
| American University Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,603 | $2,350 | $8,938 |
| American University Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,517 | $2,800 | $8,995 |
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Best Local Schools in American University Park, Washington, DC
Janney Elementary School
Jackson-Reed High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap American University Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in American University Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in American University Park is under $2,626.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in American University Park?
The cheapest apartment in American University Park is 4000 Massachusetts which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in American University Park costs $4,172.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in American University Park?
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 135 regular apartments in American University Park 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 American University Park?
Cheap apartments in American University Park have an average cost of $2,108 which is $2,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American University Park.
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