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Crystal House

Marlborough House

The Swift and The Current Apartments

Dominion Towers

Fox Club

Westwood Place

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

Plaza Towers

Parkway Terrace

Wildercroft Terrace

Gallery Bethesda I

Residences at Silver Hill

Homes at Oxon Hill Senior 62+ Apartments

Forest Hill Apartments

Lockwood

Courts at Walker Mill Apartments

The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community

Gateway Gardens

Eaton Square

Oak Ridge Apartments

The Blairs

Chesapeake Landing

Charter House

Wholey Legacy Homes

Manor at Victoria Park

Glebe House Apartments

Finian's Court Apartments

The Glens at Reed Station

Terwilliger Place

Verona at Naylor Metro

Rainier Manor Senior Apartments 62+

Dominion Plaza

Monticello-Lee

Surrey Square

Fort Washington Manor 62+

Cheverly Crossing Apartments

Tanglewood Apartments

Thayer Terrace

Claridge House

Parkland Square

Parke Cheverly

Kings Park Plaza Apartment Homes

Fountain Club

Madison Park Apartments

Windham Creek

Westwood Tower Apartments

The Highline

Dorchester Apartments

Verona at District Heights
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 | $1,918 | $705 | $6,795 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,365 | $750 | $9,999 |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,077 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,643 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,677 | $1,095 | $7,500 |
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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 Clermont Apartments which is listed at $669, while the average apartment in Washington costs $4,213.
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 50,790 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 $587 which is $3,626 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.
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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!