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2200 Hunter Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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75 Florida Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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5737 13th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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1411 Ridge Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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5820 16th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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1115 Penn St NEWashington, DC 20002
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729 Congress St SEWashington, DC 20032
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10805 Pearson StKensington, MD 20895
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5008 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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910 Kennebec AveTakoma Park, MD 20912
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218 Lynhaven DrAlexandria, VA 22305
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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 | $1,943 | $719 | $6,910 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $737 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,129 | $491 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,663 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,341 | $889 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,580 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $1,196 | $10,000+ |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington is under $850.
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The cheapest apartment in Washington is Meadow Woods which is listed at $717, while the average apartment in Washington costs $5,289.
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How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Washington?
Cheap apartments in Washington have an average cost of $618 which is $4,671 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.
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