
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,500 (555 Rentals) Page 2 of 12


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Rockburne Estates

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2509 10th St NE

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1603 28th St SE

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6210 Georgia Ave NW

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4520 Eads St NE, Unit 2

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4

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1722 H St NE, Unit B

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231 Oakwood St SE

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68 Galveston Pl SW

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1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A

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4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT

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4427 Nebraska Ave NW

420 Newcomb St SE, Unit 3
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5102 Warren Plz NW, Unit 3

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230 Varnum St NE, Unit 2

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

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313 Bryant St NE, Unit Furnised 1BD +w/d NE DC

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2918 Sherman Ave NW, Unit A

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825 48th Pl NE, Unit 1

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2509 10th St NE

6210 Georgia Ave NW, Unit 1

846 48th St NE

3030 30th St SE, Unit 212
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1616 7th St NW, Unit 204

1223 Harvard St NW, Unit A

3035 30th St SE, Unit 2M

127 Wilmington Pl SE, Unit 1

1701 Montello Ave NE

2612 29th St SE

741 Alabama St

1128 16th St NE

921 19th St NE

4729 1st St SW
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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 | $9,153 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,117 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,519 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $909 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,419 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,737 | $1,196 | $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 $2,428.
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 1,039 sq ft.
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