Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC from $400 (37 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Entwine Apartments
Studio Apartments

Entwine Apartments

218 Vine St NWWashington, DC 20012
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The Paxton
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Paxton

1605 Benning Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Strand
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Strand

5119-5127 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
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The Rodman Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rodman Apartments

3002 Rodman St NWWashington, DC 20008
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Square 50
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Square 50

1211 23rd St NWWashington, DC 20037
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Lincoln Arms Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Arms Apartments

5435 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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The Meridian
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meridian

2201 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20007
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Key Boulevard
Studio Apartments

Key Boulevard

1537 Key BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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Penn Southern
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penn Southern

4113 Southern AveCapitol Heights, MD 20743
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Singer Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Singer Flats

3300 Rhode Island AveMount Rainier, MD 20712
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Gilliam Place
Studio Apartments

Gilliam Place

918 S Lincoln StArlington, VA 22204
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Mode at Hyattsville
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mode at Hyattsville

3300 E West HwyHyattsville, MD 20782
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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 $932.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?

The cheapest apartment in Washington is Oxford Manor which is listed at $491, while the average apartment in Washington costs $4,807.

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 33,710 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 $727 which is $4,080 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.