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1411 Ridge Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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1616 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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518 Hobart Pl NWWashington, DC 20001
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3726 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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617 Quintana Plz NWWashington, DC 20011
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1136 45th St NEWashington, DC 20019
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853 19th Street NortheastWashington, DC 20002
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729 Congress St SEWashington, DC 20032
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2523 13th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1509 Church St NWWashington, DC 20005
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2121 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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1115 Penn St NEWashington, DC 20002
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1231 Penn St NEWashington, DC 20002
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5100 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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5425 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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3332 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20010
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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 | $1,959 | $900 | $9,153 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,114 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,562 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $909 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,283 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,708 | $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 $935.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Washington is The Residences at Forest Glen which is listed at $776, while the average apartment in Washington costs $5,832.
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 37,756 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 $590 which is $5,242 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.
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