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1724 Kalorama Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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3516 W Pl NWWashington, DC 20007
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1201 Half St SEWashington, DC 20003
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2110 19th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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250 K St NEWashington, DC 20002
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1825 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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314 Carroll St NWWashington, DC 20012
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4008 38th StBrentwood, MD 20722
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8710 Cameron StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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1201 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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2511 Glenallen AveSilver Spring, MD 20906
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11215 Georgia AveWheaton, MD 20902
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7201 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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8711 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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150 Steeple Chase WayLargo, MD 20774
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3807 Rhode Island AveBrentwood, MD 20722
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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 | $1,939 | $195 | $8,535 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $749 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,157 | $690 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,634 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,178 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,604 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,416 | $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 $5,164.
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 53,056 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 $649 which is $4,515 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.
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