
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,200 (146 Rentals)


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Flats on the Hill (Furnished Suites)

Delwin Apartments

Skyland Apartments

Eagle Crest Residences

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The Hecht Warehouse

Brookland Manor

Naylor Gardens

Cycle House

Greenwood Manor Apartments
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1936 Naylor Rd SE

Madrona Apartments

The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+

Brookland Furnished Rooms

Cypress on Vine Furnished Rooms

Livingston House

Madison Courts

Monroe Furnished Rooms

The Vista

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Solstice - Residential Phase 1

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1603 28th St SE

724-726 31st St SE

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3217 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 1

411 Hobart Pl NW, Unit 411 Hobart Place

3315 Dubois Pl SE

1608 W St SE
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24 Danbury St SE

417 Newcomb St SE

3107 Naylor Rd SE

38 Galveston Pl SW

3300 East Capitol St NE

10 Danbury St SE

3304.5 E Capitol St SE

4239 1st St SE

145 36th St NE

4235 1st St SE
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136 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

16 Danbury St SE

5106 North Capitol St NW

3202 East Capitol St NE

141 Galveston Pl SW

508 Brandywine St SE

3503 Minnesota Ave SE

30 Danbury St SE

1014 48th Pl NE

1642 Montello Ave 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 | $1,963 | $900 | $7,654 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,394 | $813 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,025 | $865 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,420 | $712 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,799 | $200 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,579 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,121 | $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 $2,394.
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 706 sq ft.
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