
Short Term Lease 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC (498 Rentals)


Andover House

Capitol View on 14th

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Stratos at Bridge District

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Alula at Bridge District

The Garrett

Arcade Sunshine

Zen Apollo

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The Woodner
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Highbridge

Capital Plaza Apartments

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The 202

District Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)

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Modern on M

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The Kelvin

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Insignia On M

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Anthology

The Phoenix Apartments
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Avalon at Foxhall

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The Louis

Connecticut House Apartments

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14W Apartments

7th Flats

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Onyx on First

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City Market at O

Waterside Towers

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Flats on the Hill (Furnished Suites)

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The Abby

Park Connecticut

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NOVEL South Capitol

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Slate at NoMa

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The Ellington

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Takoma Central

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Senate Square

The Crestwood Apartments

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Elevation at Washington Gateway
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AVA Van Ness

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Alton District

Sedgwick Gardens Apartments

The Stanton

Parkway Apartments

Calvert Woodley

The Robeson at Spring Flats

NoSHA

The Bond

Brookland Furnished Rooms
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Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Studio Apartments | $1,961 | $603 | $7,984 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,037 | $865 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,409 | $712 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,759 | $200 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,442 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,642 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,402.
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 713 sq ft.
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DC Metro Area Deep Dive: Comparing the Top Neighborhoods for Cost, Commute, and Quality of Life
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If you're someone who keeps up with current events, it's understandable to hear about Washington, D.C. and immediately think "politics.

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Greetings from Washington, DC! I'm Stephen, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, and I'd love to give you the inside scoop on a city that many people only think of in terms of visiting, not living in.

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I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, D.C.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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