
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,200 (145 Rentals)


The Hecht Warehouse

Naylor Gardens

Skyland Apartments

Paradise At Parkside Apartments

Riggs Crossing Senior Residences

Viva at Capitol Hill

Monroe (Furnished Rooms)
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Friendship Courts Apartments

Delwin Apartments

3825 Georgia Avenue, NW

Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior Living

The Renaissance Homes

Madison Courts

Linwood Apartments
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Rockburne Estates

Langston Views

Greenwood Manor Apartments

L'Enfant Apartments

Madrona Apartments

Eagles Crossing Apartments
Washington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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10 Danbury St SE

430 Mellon St SE

2514 N St SE

423 Mellon St SE

18 Danbury St SE
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4233 1st St SE

2920 2nd St SE

3300 East Capitol St NE

2633 30th St SE

1126 48th Pl NE

3503 Minnesota Ave SE

2937 Nelson Pl SE

136 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast
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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 | $1,981 | $744 | $6,580 |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $750 | $9,999 |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,186 | $611 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,740 | $712 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $1,115 | $8,300 |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,299 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,619 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
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Ranked #1
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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 Riggs Crossing Senior Residences listed at $801.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Washington is $2,437.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a square feet unit at .
What is the average size for Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Washington is currently 835 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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