
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the American University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $2,099 (36 Rentals)


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Connecticut House Apartments

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Connecticut Plaza

Archer Apartments

3003 Van Ness

Brandywine Apartments

4000 Massachusetts

4301 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit 3007, Unit 3007
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The Kenmore

Macomb Gardens

Park Van Ness

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Ellicott House

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Conwell

The Elaine

3333 Wisconsin

The Saratoga Apartments

The Windsor - Kalorama
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4347 Harrison St NW

2255 Wisconsin

Highbridge

Define Glover

5201 Wisconsin Ave NW

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Upton Place

Park Connecticut

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Zephyr at Wardman Park
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Avalon at Foxhall

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The Barton at Woodley

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Cityline At Tenley

Sumner Highlands Apartments

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The Elm

The Camille Apartments Bethesda
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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 Sumner Highlands Apartments which is listed at $2,099, 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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