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Fox Hills North

Avenue Apartments

Landmark at Glenmont Station

North Hills Apartments

Windsor Crossing Senior

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The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community

Marlow Garden and Towers

Flats of Forestville

Monticello at Southern Towers
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LaSalle Park Apartments

Carriage Hill

Lansdowne Village Apartments

Parkland Square

Hillside Heights

Meadow Woods

The Gallery on New Hampshire

Heather Hill

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

Meadows at Capitol Heights
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The Benjamin at Landover Hills

Autumn Woods

Parkland Village Apartments

1840 Apartments

Montgomery White Oak Apartments

Landmark Apartments

Oaks at Oxon Hill

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Harbor Place Apartment Homes

The Warwick Apartments

Gateway Square Apartments
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Parkview Gardens Apartments

The Ivy Club

Glen Willow Apartments

Oak Ridge Apartments

Avery Park Apartment Homes

Woods at Addison

Gallery Bethesda II

Goodacre & Pine Ridge Apartments

Claridge House

Arrive Wheaton
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The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+

Westwood Place

Langdon Park at Fort Washington

The 1201 Apartments

Oak Hill Apartments

Cheverly Station

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Crystal House

Gallery Bethesda I

The Blairs

Chateau
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Studio Apartments | $1,935 | $720 | $6,910 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,397 | $737 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $491 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,693 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $889 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,553 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,310 | $1,196 | $10,000+ |
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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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Washington is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Washington costs $5,935.
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 49,013 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 $612 which is $5,323 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.