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The Soapstone
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$1,749 - $4,069

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Built in 20231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Soapstone

5816 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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Anthology
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$1,749 - $7,820

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Built in 2016Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Anthology

625 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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ONE501
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$1,752 - $8,497

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Built in 2021Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ONE501

1501 Harry Thomas Way NEWashington, DC 20002
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Reynard
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$1,760 - $3,554

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Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Reynard

1100 Dahlia St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Slate at NoMa
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$1,848 - $5,400

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Built in 2018Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Slate at NoMa

51 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Rowan
$1,850 - $3,390

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Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rowan

2607 Reed St NEWashington, DC 20018
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The Belgard
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$1,875 - $4,418

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Built in 2018Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Belgard

33 N St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Alta 801
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$1,875 - $3,985

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Built in 2022Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Alta 801

801 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

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770 C Street Phase I
Built in 2016Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

770 C Street Phase I

770 C StWashington, DC 20003
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Square 50
Built in 2016Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Square 50

1211 23rd St NWWashington, DC 20037
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11Hundred Apartments
Built in 2022Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

11Hundred Apartments

1100 Eastern Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
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Visionary Square
Built in 2016Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Visionary Square

2401 Washington Pl NEWashington, DC 20018
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Parkway Overlook Apartments
Built in 20191 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Overlook Apartments

2841 Robinson Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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17 Mississippi
Built in 2022Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

17 Mississippi

17 Mississippi Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
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MDXL Flats
Built in 20231 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

MDXL Flats

1530 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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1724 Kalorama Rd NW
Built in 20261 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1724 Kalorama Rd NW

1724 Kalorama Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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The Grove at Parkside
Built in 2016Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove at Parkside

600 Kenilworth Ter NEWashington, DC 20019
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Terrace Manor
Built in 20241 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Manor

3341-3353 23rd St SEWashington, DC 20020
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The Bridge
Built in 20231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridge

2442 Martin Luther King Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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The Clara
Built in 2024Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Clara

2323 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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Archer Park
Built in 2017Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Archer Park

1200 Mississippi Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
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Beech Tree Place
Built in 2024Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beech Tree Place

7428 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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Liberty Place
Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Place

881 3rd StWashington, DC 20001
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The Paxton
Built in 2024Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Paxton

1605 Benning Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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Dix Street Residences
Built in 20241 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dix Street Residences

5717 Dix St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Aspire Apartments
Built in 20251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspire Apartments

2483-2491 Alabama Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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700 Constitution
Built in 2017Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

700 Constitution

700 Constitution Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Strand
Built in 20221 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Strand

5119-5127 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
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Modera Sedici
Built in 2018Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Modera Sedici

2700 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Eleven64 55+ Community
Built in 2019Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Eleven64 55+ Community

1164 Bladensburg Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Robinson
Built in 20212 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Robinson

2825-2836 Robinson Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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14-M Abrams Hall Senior
Built in 20191 Bedroom Apartments

14-M Abrams Hall Senior

1322 Main Dr NWWashington, DC 20012
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2321 4th Street
Built in 2016Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2321 4th Street

2321 4th St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Carver and Slowe Apartments
Built in 2019Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carver and Slowe Apartments

1919 3rd St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Carver Apartments
Built in 2019Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carver Apartments

211 Elm St NWWashington, DC 20001
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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 $948.

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 $2,346.

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 38,959 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 $686 which is $1,660 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.

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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.

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