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555
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$1,246 - $5,304
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555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Woodner
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$1,248 - $2,220
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The Woodner

3636 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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Washington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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55 Galveston Pl SW
$1,250 - $2,150
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55 Galveston Pl SW

55 Galveston Pl SWWashington, DC 20032
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$1,250 - $1,850

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Sherry Hall
$1,295 - $1,923
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Sherry Hall

2702 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20007
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Hendrix Apartments
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$1,300 - $2,200
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1326 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Franklin
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$1,315 - $1,595
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The Franklin

1511 Franklin St NEWashington, DC 20018
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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 $998.

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 $4,526.

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 34,210 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 $628 which is $3,898 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.

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