Cheap Apartments for Rent with Specials in Washington, DC from $500 (214 Rentals)

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The Hecht Warehouse
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$1,057 - $7,138
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The Hecht Warehouse

1401 New York Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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Garden Village
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$1,175 - $1,445
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$1,175 - $1,445
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Garden Village

1720 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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555
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$1,246 - $5,392
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555

555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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55 Galveston Pl SW
$1,250 - $1,950
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$1,250 - $1,950
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55 Galveston Pl SW

55 Galveston Pl SWWashington, DC 20032
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The Woodner
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$1,265 - $2,658
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The Woodner

3636 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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The DC Housing Strategy: Balancing Career & Lifestyle Near Top Washington DC Area Employers

Renting in the D.C. area? Explore Takoma, Brookland, Glover Park, Charles Village, and more. Find a convenient, high-quality home near your major employer.

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The Glenwood Apartments
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$1,295 - $1,550
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The Glenwood Apartments

2315-2321 Lincoln Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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One Hawaii
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$1,300 - $3,257
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One Hawaii

1 Hawaii Ave NEWashington, DC 20011
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Holmead Apartments
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$1,370 - $1,790
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Holmead Apartments

3435 Holmead Pl NWWashington, DC 20010
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i5 CoLiving
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$1,373 - $7,200
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i5 CoLiving

320 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Glade on Laurel
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$1,420 - $3,798
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The Glade on Laurel

6830-6896 Laurel St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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Washington View
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$1,450 - $3,304
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Washington View

2629 Douglass Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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Rent Smart in Washington DC: Best Neighborhoods to Rent for University Students

Discover the top neighborhoods for university students to rent in Washington D.C. Find affordable, convenient, and vibrant areas near major campuses on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $948.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?

The cheapest apartment in Washington is Bracken Square which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Washington costs $4,958.

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 38,533 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 $642 which is $4,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.

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