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145 36th St NE

3107 Naylor Rd SE

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921 19th St NE

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The Vista

2514 N St SE

1150 51st St NE

1422 W St SE

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1701 Montello Ave NE
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420 Newcomb St SE, Unit 3

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4520 Eads St NE, Unit 2

Rolling Terrace

3030 30th St SE, Unit 212

3825 Georgia Avenue, NW

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4427 Nebraska Ave NW

4253 Brooks St NE

Meadowbrook Run

The Louise on Western
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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

The Roberta

1124 16th St NE

Providence Place

1128 16th St NE

741 Alabama St

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4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT

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1722 H St NE, Unit B

1733 Minnesota Ave SE

1722 H St NE
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One Hawaii

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6210 Georgia Ave NW

6210 Georgia Ave NW, Unit 1

6600 Luzon

4407 2nd St NE

1630 16th St SE

Northwood Gardens

Oxford Manor

4800 C St SE

Park Morton I
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Studio Apartments | $1,963 | $900 | $9,153 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,117 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,519 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $909 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,419 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,737 | $1,196 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Washington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington is under $935.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Washington is The Residences at Forest Glen which is listed at $776, while the average apartment in Washington costs $5,892.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington?
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 38,683 regular apartments in Washington 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 Washington?
Cheap apartments in Washington have an average cost of $616 which is $5,276 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.
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