
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,600 (283 Rentals)


River East-Oxon Run

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The Vista

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River Hill Apartments

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The Pentacle Group Apartments

Banneker Place

Garden Village

Friendship Courts Apartments

Dix Street Residences

The Village at Chesapeake

R Street Apartments
Washington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Rockburne Estates

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Hilltop Apartments

Highland Terrace Apartments

The Renaissance Homes

Maplewood Apartments

Delwin Apartments

Greenwood Manor Apartments

Langston Views

1724 Kalorama Rd NW

4945 Sheriff Rd NE
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800 Southern Avenue Apartment Homes

Eagles Crossing Apartments

Madrona Apartments

Carver Terrace Apartments

Matthews Memorial Terrace
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312 18th Pl NE, Unit 4

537 Newcomb St SE #201, Unit 4

1424 Staples St NE

1424 Staples St NE

Private bedroom in 2 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 2 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 2 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 2 bed/1 bath Home
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Private bedroom in 2 bed/2 bath Home
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 | $2,136 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $491 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,398 | $700 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,096 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,169 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $1,000 | $9,460 |
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Washington with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Washington is at Eagles Crossing Apartments listed at $1,036.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Washington is $3,398.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a 2,174 square feet unit starting from $8,705 at Azure National Landing.
What is the average size for Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Washington is currently 1,044 sq ft.
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Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
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