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The Springs Apartments
Built in 2016Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Springs Apartments

555 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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The Spire
Built in 20211 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Spire

2875 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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Bladensburg Commons
Built in 20171 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bladensburg Commons

4200 58th AveBladensburg, MD 20710

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The Nexus at West Alex
Built in 2019Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Nexus at West Alex

3450 Berkley StAlexandria, VA 22302
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The Belnor Senior Residences
Built in 20191 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Belnor Senior Residences

3800 St. Barnabas RdSuitland, MD 20746
Senior Living
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Singer Flats
Built in 2017Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Singer Flats

3300 Rhode Island AveMount Rainier, MD 20712

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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 $974.

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 $4,274.

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 35,819 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 $728 which is $3,546 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.

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