Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC from $500 (147 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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1 Florida Ave NE

7th Flats

Blackbird

Alula at Bridge District
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Modern on M

Sixteen Hundred Apartments

1443 Parkwood Pl NW

The Frontenac

Anthology

1901 Connecticut Ave NW

Onyx on First

Sedgwick Gardens Apartments
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The Stanton

Zen Apollo
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South Pointe Apartments

Addison Chapel

Yorkshire Apartments

North Pointe

Fox Hills North

Meadow Woods

Wildercroft Terrace
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Marlow Garden and Towers

Silver Spring House

Arrive Wheaton

Belcrest Plaza

Marlborough House

Fox Club

University City Apartments

Glenmont Forest

Glen Willow Apartments

The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community
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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 | $1,932 | $744 | $7,995 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $750 | $9,999 |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,090 | $905 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,670 | $712 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,792 | $1,090 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,199 | $1,300 | $7,500 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Bracken Square which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Washington costs $4,275.
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 50,309 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 $579 which is $3,696 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.
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