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2053 38th St SE

Bass Circle Apartments

Michigan Park Commons

Dorchester House

Brookland Place Apartments

Rockview Apartments

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The Aspen

1 Downing Pl NE

5826 Colorado Ave NW

1625 Butler St SE

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Judd and Weiler

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The Iris

The Lex at Waterfront

Harlow Navy Yard

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Clarence House

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The Baystate

The Roberta

Bowen Flats

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816 Potomac Ave SE, Unit SI FL2-ID1152

Idaho Terrace

The Crestwood Apartments

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The Glenwood Apartments

1630 R Street

4801 Connecticut Avenue Apartments

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The Metropolitan Apartments

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4230 6th St SE

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1509 Church St NW, Unit 1509 Church St NW bsmt

1 Downing Pl NE

4918 North Capitol St NW, Unit Basement

501 Kennedy Apartments

Quebec House Apartments

The Berkshire Apartments

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1111 H St NE, Unit SI FL2-ID756

1417 North Carolina Ave NE

The Normandie

Highview and Castle Manor

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Ellicott House

The Lisa

The Jamison at Dakota Crossing

800 Taylor St NE

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816 Potomac Ave SE, Unit SI FL3-ID1149

1136 45th St NE, Unit 4

Zen Apollo

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The Griffin

566 Newcomb St SE

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5352 Chillum Pl NE, Unit Basement Studio

The Palisade Apartments

Chevy Chase Tower

Tunlaw Courts
Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Washington Studio Apartments | $1,967 | $900 | $7,650 |
| Cheap Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,397 | $813 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,015 | $865 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,433 | $712 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,864 | $200 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,574 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,997 | $1,199 | $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 $948.
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 $2,346.
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 38,959 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 $686 which is $1,660 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.
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