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

The Hecht Warehouse

7th Flats

Skyland Apartments

Paradise At Parkside Apartments

Edgewood 611_Gardens

Viva at Capitol Hill

Monroe (Furnished Rooms)
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Banneker Place

Garden Village

Friendship Courts Apartments

Madison Courts

The Renaissance Homes

The Normandie

Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior Living

Delwin Apartments
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Linwood Apartments

Langston Views

Capital Plaza Apartments

Greenwood Manor Apartments

Eagles Crossing Apartments

L'Enfant Apartments

Madrona Apartments
Washington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Washington and the best places to live with original content written by Local Expert Steve Lilly

3300 East Capitol St NE

1239 Queen St NE

423 Mellon St SE

4235 1st St SE

30 Danbury St SE

10 Danbury St SE

18 Danbury St SE
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4233 1st St SE

214 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

136 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

1126 48th Pl NE

24 Danbury St SE

2920 2nd St SE
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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 | $2,158 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,596 | $506 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,429 | $949 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,124 | $712 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $1,089 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,486 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $1,390 | $7,800 |
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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 Park Montgomery West listed at $506.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Washington is $2,596.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a 1,650 square feet unit starting from $1,650 at Chevy Chase Tower.
What is the average size for Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Washington is currently 896 sq ft.
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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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