Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC from $500 (32 Rentals)

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Student Housing Options in Washington.

Cheap Apartments in Washington.

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington Colleges and Universities

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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The Congressional
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Congressional

215 Constitution Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
Student Housing
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University Haus
1 Bedroom Apartments

University Haus

2147-2149 P St NWWashington, DC 20037
Student Housing
  • Utilities Included

Deciding Between a Student Apartment or a Dorm?

If you have the option of living off campus in your own apartment...that is the sure fire way to go! Learn a few reasons why. Click below to read more.

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Aspen Heights College Park
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Heights College Park

4205-4206 Knox RdCollege Park, MD 20740
Student Housing
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Tempo
4 Bedroom Apartments

Tempo

8430 Baltimore AveCollege Park, MD 20740
Student Housing
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South Campus Commons
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

South Campus Commons

6801 Preinkert DrCollege Park, MD 20740
Student Housing
  • Utilities Included

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Graduate Hills & Gardens
Studio Apartments

Graduate Hills & Gardens

3424 Tulane DrHyattsville, MD 20783
Student Housing
  • Utilities Included

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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

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 $980.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?

The cheapest apartment in Washington is Park Montgomery West which is listed at $506, while the average apartment in Washington costs $4,305.

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 28,794 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 $603 which is $3,702 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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