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109 Webster St NE, Unit Webster

1937 Summit Pl NE, Unit Sweet Studio in Eckington

1344 Levis St NE

2032 16th St NW

Ellicott House

Hillstone Apartments

Anthology

Howard Manor

Takoma Central

The Jamison at Dakota Crossing

Fort Totten Square

2824 Devonshire Pl NW

1713 Montello Ave NE, Unit 1

Motif

5100 Connecticut Avenue Apartments

Jayde Parkside

1107 Penn St NE, Unit #1

1125 Maryland Ave NE

Rowan

513 Somerset Pl NW, Unit 2

332 19th St NE

The Etta

La Reine Apartments

Park East Apartments

Archer Apartments

4514 Albemarle St NW, Unit 1

921 Farragut St NW, Unit Petworth

The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+
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 | $2,164 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,601 | $506 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,442 | $611 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,161 | $712 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $1,089 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,241 | $1,395 | $7,800 |
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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 $991.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Washington is Park Montgomery West which is listed at $506, while the average apartment in Washington costs $4,411.
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 26,973 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 $598 which is $3,813 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
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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.

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.