
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,200 (144 Rentals)


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Flats on the Hill (Furnished Suites)

Hanover Courts

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The Hecht Warehouse

Brookland Manor

Naylor Gardens

Skyland Apartments

Cycle House

Garden Village

1936 Naylor Rd SE
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Madrona Apartments

The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+

Monroe Co-Living

Viva at Capitol Hill

Cypress on Vine

Livingston House

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Jetu

Solstice - Residential Phase 1

Linwood Apartments

Madison Courts
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Delwin Apartments

R Street Apartments

Greenwood Manor Apartments

1603 28th St SE

724-726 31st St SE

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1014 48th Pl NE

127 Wilmington Pl SE, Unit 1

3315 Dubois Pl SE

1014 48th Pl NE
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3300 East Capitol St NE

5047 Benning Rd SE

10 Danbury St SE

3304.5 E Capitol St SE

4239 1st St SE

2726 Fort Baker Dr SE

327 Parkland Pl SE

16 Danbury St SE

4235 1st St SE

508 Brandywine St SE
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136 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

3503 Minnesota Ave SE

24 Danbury St SE

2509 10th St NE

1642 Montello Ave NE

4317 Kansas Ave NW

5225 Dix St NE

Jetu Apartments

5210-5212 E St SE

526 59th St NE
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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 | $1,986 | $741 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,130 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,631 | $956 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,304 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $956 | $7,000 |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,301 | $1,220 | $8,100 |
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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 $2,441.
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 917 sq ft.
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