
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC from $500 with Swimming Pool (185 Rentals)
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The Gardens

Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)

The Vista

Union Heights
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The Woodner

Aventine Fort Totten

Washington View

Oxford Manor

Connecticut Heights

Fort Totten Square

Blackbird

The Iris

Park Naylor

Link Apartments® H Street

The Gale Eckington

4000 Massachusetts
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Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

Banner Lane

Watermark at Buzzard Point

The Garfield House

Affinity at 2M

Ellicott House

3003 Van Ness

Cielo

Fort Chaplin Park

J.COOPERS ROW
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The Stanton

Lencshire House

Rowan

Modera H Street

Harlow Navy Yard

Alula at Bridge District

Anthology

Zen Apollo
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Harbor's Edge

The Courts of Camp Springs

Hilltop Apartments

Woodland Springs

Iverson Towers & Anton House Apartments

Top of the Hill Apartments

Chestnut Hill Apartments

Glenarden Apartments

The Phoenix Apartments

The Milano
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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 | $1,986 | $744 | $7,132 |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $750 | $9,999 |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,170 | $611 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,714 | $712 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,136 | $1,115 | $8,300 |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,198 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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 $998.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Washington is Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Washington costs $4,410.
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 29,998 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 $566 which is $3,844 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.

A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.