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Brookland Ridge Apartments

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1221 Van

Fort Totten Square

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Gables Takoma Park

4465 MacArthur Blvd NW

4532 Eads St NE

Ellington Apartments

The Jacob

Dorchester West Apartments

1254 Meigs Pl NE

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2716 4th St NE

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921 52nd St NE, Unit 102 and 301

770 C Street Phase I

Riggs Crossing Senior Residences

Liberty Place

11Hundred Apartments

St Dennis Apartments

Common Bowman (Furnished Rooms)

The Summit at St. Martin's

Parkway Overlook Apartments

The Danbury Apartments

1521 28th Street SE

Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior Living

MDXL Flats

2800 Connecticut Avenue

Victory Hills

105 Wayne Pl SE

The Paxton

Fairway Park

39 Mississippi Ave SE

Quarry

Dix Street Residences

The Grove at Parkside

Trio at Stanton Square Apartments

The Bridge

Woodberry Village

Douglass Knoll

Ravenel

Panorama Courts

Courtyard on Constitution

17 Mississippi

The Catherine

Brentwood Square Condominiums

The Strand

The Severna on K

Terrace Manor

65 New York Ave NW

Elberon

Hampton House North
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 | $1,943 | $195 | $6,910 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,417 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,139 | $690 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,649 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,071 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,666 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,191 | $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 $5,385.
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 55,132 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 $638 which is $4,747 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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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.