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Oaks at Oxon Hill

Queenstown Apartments

Marlow Garden and Towers

Park Greene

Cheverly Station

Windsor Crossing Senior
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Avenue Apartments

Glenmont Forest

Flats of Forestville

Marlow Heights Apartments

Montgomery White Oak Apartments

Lansdowne Village Apartments

Hillside Heights

Wildercroft Terrace

Heather Hill
Washington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Holly Spring Meadows

Meadows at Capitol Heights

The Benjamin at Landover Hills

Gateway Square Apartments

Meadow Woods

Silver Spring Towers

Woods at Addison

1840 Apartments

Autumn Woods

Marlborough House

Highview Terrace

Langdon Park at Fort Washington
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The Gallery on New Hampshire

Surrey Square

LaSalle Park Apartments

Crystal House

Northwest Park Apartments

Landmark at Glenmont Station

The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community

North Hills Apartments

Glen Willow Apartments

Oxon Hill Village

Henson Creek Apartment Homes
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Oak Ridge Apartments

Harbor Place Apartment Homes

Gallery Bethesda II

Westwood Place

Kings Square Apartments

Columbia Park Apartments

Parkland Square

Gallery Bethesda I

Fox Hills North

Landmark Apartments
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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 | $1,987 | $744 | $6,928 |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,430 | $750 | $9,999 |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,173 | $611 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,719 | $712 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,036 | $1,103 | $8,300 |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $1,310 | $10,000+ |
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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
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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
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