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Washington, DC Local Guide

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Washington 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 22, 2025

There are currently 110641 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Washington, DC that range in price from $491 to $13,480. Fort McNair, Southwest/Navy Yard and Anacostia Southeast are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Washington with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Fort McNair1409$2,629$491
Southwest/Navy Yard1294$2,622$491
Anacostia Southeast1275$2,517$491
LeDroit Park Bloomingdale1257$2,548$749
Ronald Reagan National Airport1234$2,550$990
Hillsdale1093$2,578$491
The Wharf1008$2,698$1,784
Southwest Washington981$2,632$1,700
Penn Quarter933$2,902$1,715
CityCenterDC910$2,900$1,715

Largest Available Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Washington, DC is found at Garfield Park in the Maywood neighborhood and is 2,238 square feet priced from $4,813. Chevy Chase Tower in the North Cleveland Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,650 square feet and currently listed start at $1,650. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Washington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Garfield ParkL12,238 Sq Ft$4,813
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1,650 Sq Ft$1,650
R Street Apartments1MKT1,535 Sq Ft$2,400
Oaks at Oxon Hill1E Pine1,317 Sq Ft$1,500

Cheapest Available Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 22, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Washington, DC is the One Bedroom Model starting from $491 at Oxford Manor in the Southeast Washington neighborhood. The second most affordable Washington 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Edgewood 611_Gardens starting at $749 in the Edgewood neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Washington is currently $2,611. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Washington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom$491
Edgewood 611_Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath$749
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath$825
R Street Apartments1BR$839
Liberty Place1 BR LRSP$841
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom$900
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm$932
East Pines Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA$950
Park Tanglewood1B1B$967

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Washington Overview

You may know Washington D.C., the capital of the United States, primarily as the seat of power in the American government. However, besides its fame for playing host to the White House and Capitol Hill, D.C. is also a cultural mecca. It is one of the most globally diverse places to live in the world, making the social and artistic scenes varied and plentiful. From historical monuments to boozy, late-night cafes, DC life is definitely not all work and no play, though the city is a humming business center by day. The District of Columbia can be a wonderful place for families to grow, in a variety of habitats. Historic neighborhood townhouses, high-rise condos and more line the streets. If you’re looking for an urban lifestyle and a dynamic place to live, finding you new home among the many wonderful Washington DC apartments is worth a look.

Why live in Washington, DC?

There’s a sense of excitement in the air a lot of the time in Washington D.C. The ethnic and cultural diversity add to the vital social scene. The global leaders operating around you add to the sense of historical importance of the place. And the world-class universities bring young people to keep the city vibrant, and attract major artists, scientists and thinkers to the scene. No matter what neighborhood in D.C. you live in, you’re likely to be neighbors with someone who does something cool or interesting. D.C. has history, an impressive downtown district, charming brownstone blocks, major industry, and tons of free public parks, monuments and museums. The global cuisine is delicious, and there is culture all around you. What’s not to love?

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Washington, DC

Ranked #1

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Washington, DC

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Washington Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Washington with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Washington is at Oxford Manor listed at $491.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Washington Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Washington is $2,611.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Washington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a 2,238 square feet unit starting from $4,813 at Garfield Park.

What is the average size for Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Washington is currently 918 sq ft.

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