1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,500 (563 Rentals)

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The Hecht Warehouse
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$1,057 - $2,316
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The Hecht Warehouse

1401 New York Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Glenwood Apartments
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$1,495 - $1,550
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$1,495 - $1,550
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The Glenwood Apartments

2315-2321 Lincoln Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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1 Hawaii
$1,447 - $2,370
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$1,354 - $3,257
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1 Hawaii

1 Hawaii Ave NEWashington, DC 20011
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Garden Village
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$1,175
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Garden Village

1720 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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The Franklin
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$1,400 - $1,595
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$1,315 - $1,595
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The Franklin

1511 Franklin St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Jetu
$1,130 - $1,207
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$1,130 - $1,397
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Jetu

869 21st St NEWashington, DC 20002
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $2,439.

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 939 sq ft.

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