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2213 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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320 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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600 Kenilworth Ter NEWashington, DC 20019
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1900 Half St SWWashington, DC 20002
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1724 Kalorama Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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5201 Hayes St NEWashington, DC 20019
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610 Park Rd NWWashington, DC 20010
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5717 Dix St NEWashington, DC 20019
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3825 Georgia Avenue, NW
3825-3829 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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Vela
1300 Yards Pl SEWashington, DC 20003
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2641 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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5455 Washington Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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6830-6896 Laurel St NWWashington, DC 20012
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1710 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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6918 Willow St NWWashington, DC 20012
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7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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599 50th St NEWashington, DC 20019
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5661 3rd St NEWashington, DC 20011
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Motif
5508 7th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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Metro Village Apartments
7051 Spring PlWashington, DC 20012
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44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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2495 Alabama Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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1401 Pennsylvania Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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3750 Jamison St NEWashington, DC 20018
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750 Kenilworth Ter NEWashington, DC 20019
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1400 Montana Ave NEWashington, DC 20018
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2607 Reed St NEWashington, DC 20018
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713 Lamont St NWWashington, DC 20010
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1122 Bladensburg Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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307 Riggs Rd NEWashington, DC 20011
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1125 Spring Rd NWWashington, DC 20010
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Parkway Overlook Apartments
2841 Robinson Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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1100 Alabama Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
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5119-5127 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
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The Clara
2323 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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2910 Stanton Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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1164 Bladensburg Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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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 | $2,156 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,580 | $724 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,371 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,859 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,238 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,849 | $775 | $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 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 Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living which is listed at $724, while the average apartment in Washington costs $4,705.
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 31,441 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 $611 which is $4,094 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.
Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.
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Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.
Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.
Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.