
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC from $500 (279 Rentals) Page 3 of 6
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Washington.


Highview and Castle Manor

Highland Park at Columbia Heights Metro

Jayde Parkside

Total Monthly Price
Hendrix Apartments

7th Flats

Hightowers Apartments

2620 16th Street Apartments

Zen Apollo

Idaho Terrace

Anacostia Gardens

The Abby

The Libretto

Macomb Gardens

Affinity at 2M

Adams Garden Towers

Motif

Total Monthly Price
1620 C Street Apartments

Dorchester West Apartments

Bonsai Apartments

Hampton Arms

Fort Chaplin Park

1500 Mass

Total Monthly Price
Connecticut Plaza

Hillstone Apartments

Total Monthly Price
Modern on M

The Chalfonte

Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens

Majestic

Howard Manor

J.COOPERS ROW

The Diplomat

The Croydon

Total Monthly Price
Rowan

Washington House

The JC Layne at Georgia

The Soapstone

Total Monthly Price
5326 B St SE, Unit 3

Dorchester House

5100 Connecticut Avenue Apartments

La Reine Apartments

Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for Rent | A Placemakr Experience

The Envoy

Total Monthly Price
721 Brandywine Street Southeast, Unit Apt #104

Park East Apartments

Onyx on First

Brookland Ridge Apartments

Edgewood Commons 601

Modera H Street

Total Monthly Price
Totten Tower L.P.
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 | $1,954 | $705 | $9,153 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,426 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,114 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,613 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,253 | $909 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,691 | $1,196 | $10,000+ |
Explore Washington
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Washington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Washington is The Residences at Forest Glen which is listed at $776, while the average apartment in Washington costs $5,581.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 39,449 regular apartments in Washington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Washington?
Cheap apartments in Washington have an average cost of $595 which is $4,986 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Helpful Local Expert Guides

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.

Rent Smart in Washington DC: Best Neighborhoods to Rent for University Students
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

The DC Housing Strategy: Balancing Career & Lifestyle Near Top Washington DC Area Employers
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, D.C.

Discover DC: The Insider's Guide to Renting in Our Nations Capital
Written by: Steve Lilly
Greetings from Washington, DC! I'm Stephen, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, and I'd love to give you the inside scoop on a city that many people only think of in terms of visiting, not living in.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.