
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the American University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,326 (25 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in American University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
American University Studio Apartments | $1,721 | $1,326 | $4,148 |
| American University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,398 | $1,549 | $7,846 |
| American University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,034 | $2,099 | $10,000+ |
| American University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,955 | $3,250 | $9,126 |
| 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 $1,523.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in American University?
The cheapest apartment in American University is The Kenmore which is listed at $1,326, while the average apartment in American University costs $7,091.
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 235 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 $1,446 which is $5,645 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American University.
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