
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC from $500 with Washer/Dryer (329 Rentals) Page 2 of 7
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Bell Capitol Hill

Channing E Phillips Homes

The Normandie

Leo at Waterfront

President Adams Building

2824 Devonshire Pl NW

The Parkwest Apartments

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Conwell

501 Kennedy Apartments
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1305 Orren St NE

1122 Owen Place NE, Unit Frontbedroom

The Cloisters

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Brookland Press

Bowen Flats

465 New York Ave NW

1826 Vernon St NW

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The Iris

Vesta Parkside Apartments

EastBrooke Apartments
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Bonsai Apartments

3105 Naylor Rd SE

716 L St SE

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Collection 14

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Modern on M

853 19th Street Northeast, Unit 1

1115 Penn St NE

The Phoenix Apartments

Archer Apartments

The Jacob
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729 Congress St SE, Unit Studio Basement Apartment

Affinity at 2M

235 F St NE

2404 10th St NE

Sulgrave Manor

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3301 D St SE, Unit 3

909 19th St NE

Tenley View Apartments

Hillstone Apartments

The Libretto

Brookland Ridge Apartments

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Willow & Maple

2121 1st St

Howard Manor

5100 Connecticut Avenue Apartments

Coda on H

Jayde Parkside

The Lex at Waterfront

1231 Penn St NE, Unit 4

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818 A St SE
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 | $1,926 | $720 | $6,795 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $737 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,082 | $737 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,618 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $889 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,470 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,256 | $1,182 | $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 $944.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Washington is Clermont Apartments which is listed at $669, while the average apartment in Washington costs $5,210.
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 46,868 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 $602 which is $4,608 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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.