
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Anacostia Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $825 (65 Rentals)


Linwood Apartments

Langston Views

Naylor Gardens

Skyland Apartments

1936 Naylor Rd SE

1603 28th St SE

Fairlawn Marshall

1715 24th Pl SE

3107 Naylor Rd SE
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Bowen Flats

2843 Minnesota Ave SE

Rockburne Estates

2514 N St SE

1422 W St SE

2726 Fort Baker Dr SE

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

2713 Fort Baker Dr SE

1733 Minnesota Ave SE

1727 28th St SE, Unit 202
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1630 16th St SE

Oxford Manor

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4

2612 29th St SE

Park Naylor

Hillstone Apartments

1204 Talbert St SE

The Grays on Pennsylvania

Maple View Flats

Terrace Manor
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Galen Terrace

Carver Hall Apartments

Fort Stanton Apartments

1521 28th Street SE

Hanover Courts

1527 28th St SE

River East-Fairlawn Gardens

L'Enfant Apartments

Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior Living

3101 Naylor Rd SE
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400M Apartments

1601 18th St SE

1422 W Street SE 2

The Bridge

Roundtree Residences

Woodberry Village

3111 Naylor Rd SE

1501 27th St SE, Unit 406

Parkway Overlook Apartments

BW Bailey
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Anacostia, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Anacostia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anacostia Studio Apartments | $2,175 | $1,600 | $3,317 |
Anacostia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $825 | $4,769 |
| Anacostia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,657 | $1,100 | $6,366 |
| Anacostia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,227 | $1,600 | $5,301 |
| Anacostia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,634 | $3,304 | $3,850 |
| Anacostia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,600 | $6,500 | $6,700 |
| Anacostia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,732 | $7,365 | $8,100 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAnacostia, Washington, DC
Ranked #99
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Anacostia, Washington, DC
Ketcham Elementary School
Anacostia High School
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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 $1,316.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Anacostia?
The cheapest apartment in Anacostia is Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Anacostia costs $7,732.
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 30 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 $229 which is $7,503 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Anacostia.
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