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2032 16th St NW

4200 Grant Street, NE, Unit #201

134 13th St SE, Unit lower lever

The Iris

2321 4th Street
Washington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Washington and the best places to live with original content written by Local Expert Steve Lilly

The Gale Eckington

1501 27th St SE

769 Oglethorpe St NE, Unit 1

1324 North Capitol St NW

Ledger Union Market

Watermark at Buzzard Point

Archer Apartments

The Parkwest Apartments
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729 Congress St SE, Unit Studio Basement Apartment

4936 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE, Unit Apartment

1343 Somerset Pl NW, Unit Bright Basement Apartment

Dorchester West Apartments

Affinity at 2M

Ellicott House

Fort Totten Square

Hillstone Apartments

Bowen Flats
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Howard Manor

2824 Devonshire Pl NW

5100 Connecticut Avenue Apartments

Jayde Parkside

Anthology
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Pinnacle

1713 Montello Ave NE, Unit 1

1125 Maryland Ave NE

Rowan

The Jamison at Dakota Crossing
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 | $1,981 | $744 | $6,580 |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $750 | $9,999 |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,186 | $611 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,740 | $712 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $1,115 | $8,300 |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,299 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,619 | $1,285 | $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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Washington is Riggs Crossing Senior Residences which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in Washington costs $4,364.
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 31,034 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 $576 which is $3,788 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.

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Written by: Trey Huguley
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
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