
Gated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC (148 Rentals)
Rental terms in Washington as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


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Alula at Bridge District

The Garrett

Arcade Sunshine

View 14

Zen Apollo

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The Woodner

Highbridge

Capital Plaza Apartments

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Beckert's Park
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Modern on M

The Shaw

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The Kelvin

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Slate at NoMa

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Insignia On M

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Anthology

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The Louis

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14W Apartments

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77H

Onyx on First
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The 202

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Blackbird

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Flats on the Hill (Furnished Suites)

7th Flats

Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for Rent | A Placemakr Experience

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RESA

The Abby

Sixteen Hundred Apartments

Connecticut House Apartments

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NOVEL South Capitol

International Student House

Elysium Fourteen

Archer Apartments

The Crestwood Apartments

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Elevation at Washington Gateway

3333 Wisconsin

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The Ashton at Judiciary Square

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565 Penn Residences

Rocksboro Apartments
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The Phoenix Apartments

Parkway Apartments

Calvert Woodley

Sedgwick Gardens Apartments

Brookland DC Co-Living

NoSHA

Viva at Capitol Hill

The Bond

1210 Mass

District Co-Living
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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 | $1,953 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $749 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,137 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,477 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $909 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,664 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,362 | $1,196 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Washington?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Washington is at Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens listed at $749.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Washington is $3,117.
What is the largest Gated Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a 6,315 square feet unit starting from $1,595 at Zen Apollo.
What is the average size for Washington Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Washington is currently at 541 sq ft.
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