Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Anacostia Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $491 (44 Rentals)

Greenwood Manor Apartments

Linwood Apartments

Woodberry Village

Langston Views

Matthews Memorial Terrace

Skyland Apartments
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Maplewood Apartments

2843 Minnesota Ave SE

Rockburne Estates

1630 16th St SE

3030 30th St SE

1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2
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1928 Naylor Rd SE

2495 Alabama Ave, LLC

1920 Naylor Rd SE

1501 27th St SE
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Marlborough House
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Anacostia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Anacostia Studio Apartments | $2,117 | $998 | $3,604 |
Anacostia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,716 | $491 | $4,995 |
Anacostia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,154 | $1,100 | $6,597 |
Anacostia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $900 | $5,783 |
Anacostia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,875 | $2,000 | $3,750 |
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Getting Around the Anacostia Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
67 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Anacostia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Anacostia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Anacostia is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Anacostia?
The cheapest apartment in Anacostia is Oxford Manor which is listed at $491, while the average apartment in Anacostia costs $3,656.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Anacostia?
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 62 regular apartments in Anacostia 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 Anacostia?
Cheap apartments in Anacostia have an average cost of $733 which is $2,923 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Anacostia.
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