1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC (4,688 Rentals)

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Cortland Mount Vernon
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$2,126 - $3,261
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$2,011 - $14,614
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Cortland Mount Vernon

443 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Glade on Laurel
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$1,510 - $3,798
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$1,420 - $3,798
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The Glade on Laurel

6830-6896 Laurel St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Reynard
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$1,799 - $2,772
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$1,815 - $3,553
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Reynard

1100 Dahlia St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Annex on 12th
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$2,291 - $3,647
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$2,100 - $6,968
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Annex on 12th

300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Banner Lane
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$1,727 - $2,763
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$1,701 - $4,396
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$1,701 - $4,396
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Banner Lane

44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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Vermeer
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$2,259 - $3,382
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$2,132 - $10,485
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Vermeer

113 Potomac Ave SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Iris
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$2,196 - $2,865
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$1,529 - $3,990
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The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Market House
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$2,293 - $3,714
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$1,845 - $7,688
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Market House

1240 3rd St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Upton Place
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$2,364 - $4,198
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$2,373 - $9,022
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Upton Place

4000 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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The Woodner
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$1,990 - $2,658
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$1,248 - $2,658
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The Woodner

3636 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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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 03, 2026

There are currently 110309 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Washington, DC that range in price from $700 to $17,229. Ronald Reagan National Airport, Anacostia Southeast and Fort McNair 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
Ronald Reagan National Airport1340$2,435$700
Anacostia Southeast1240$2,305$700
Fort McNair1209$2,506$825
Southwest/Navy Yard1190$2,510$825
LeDroit Park Bloomingdale1040$2,440$868
Hillsdale981$2,406$750
The Pentagon951$2,574$1,092
Columbia Heights South933$2,490$838
Beverly Hills898$2,455$1,092
Potomac West875$2,459$1,092

Largest Available Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Washington, DC is found at Zen Apollo in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood and is 4,483 square feet priced from $8,765. R Street Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,535 square feet and currently listed start at $2,400. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Washington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Zen ApolloCommercial C-10154,483 Sq Ft$8,765
R Street Apartments1MKT1,535 Sq Ft$2,400
Ellington Apartments1 Bed w/Den - 2 Bath1,500 Sq Ft$2,499
Oaks at Oxon Hill1E Pine1,317 Sq Ft$1,500
2201 Wisconsin1081,211 Sq Ft$4,200
Crystal Towers1 Bedroom Den 1 Bath 1184 SF 1d1br1,184 Sq Ft$2,851
The Gramercy1 Bedroom + Loft, 1 Bath 1350 SF AL91,176 Sq Ft$3,620
Gables Pointe 14B-C14.11,165 Sq Ft$4,262
Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards70-A131,159 Sq Ft$2,178
Seventy1Hundred70-A131,159 Sq Ft$2,178

Cheapest Available Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 03, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Washington, DC is the One Bedroom Model starting from $776 at The Residences at Forest Glen in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood. The second most affordable Washington 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at Bracken Square starting at $800 in the Kilmarock neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Washington is currently $2,428. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Washington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom$776
Bracken SquareA1$800
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Lg$820
R Street Apartments1BR$825
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath$825
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom$900
2509 10th St NE2509 10th St NE$935
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom$948
Langston ViewsStudio$950

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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?

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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 The Residences at Forest Glen listed at $776.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Washington is $2,428.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a 4,483 square feet unit starting from $8,765 at Zen Apollo.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Washington is currently 1,039 sq ft.

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