
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the American University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,199 (46 Rentals)


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The Chancery Apartments

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Ellicott House

3003 Van Ness

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The Abby

4000 Massachusetts

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Highbridge

The Elaine

3333 Wisconsin

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4745 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit AU Park/Spring Valley Walk-In Basement Suite, Unit AU Park/Spring Valley Walk-In Basement Suite

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Upton Place

4301 Massachusetts Ave NW

2255 Wisconsin

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The Saratoga Apartments

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Residences at Mazza

The Windsor - Kalorama

Park Van Ness

Park Connecticut

Glover Vista Apartments

Calvert House Apartments

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The Barton at Woodley

Ora
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Zephyr at Wardman Park

4100 Massachusetts Ave NW

The Glover House Apartments

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Aerie at Wardman Park

Greenbriar

4101 Albemarle St NW, Unit 321, Unit 321

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The Elm

The Seasons Apartments
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American University, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in American University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University Studio Apartments | $1,742 | $1,250 | $2,992 |
American University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,501 | $1,199 | $7,961 |
| American University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,118 | $2,099 | $10,000+ |
| American University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,773 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| American University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap American University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in American University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in American University is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in American University?
The cheapest apartment in American University is The Kenmore which is listed at $1,549, while the average apartment in American University costs $6,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in American University?
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 326 regular apartments in American University 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?
Cheap apartments in American University have an average cost of $1,669 which is $4,981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American University.
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