
Gated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC (154 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

Waterside Towers

1301 Thomas Circle

Andover House

View 14

Capitol View on 14th

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The Woodner
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Zen Apollo

Highbridge

Capital Plaza Apartments

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The 202

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Modern on M

The Shaw

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The Kelvin

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Flats on the Hill (Furnished Suites)

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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

The Crestwood Apartments

Connecticut House Apartments

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14W Apartments

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77H

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Onyx on First

The Phoenix Apartments

7th Flats

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RESA

Sixteen Hundred Apartments

The Abby

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NOVEL South Capitol

International Student House

Elysium Fourteen

Archer Apartments

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Elevation at Washington Gateway

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Alton District

3333 Wisconsin
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The Ashton at Judiciary Square

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565 Penn Residences

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i5 CoLiving

Rocksboro Apartments

Sedgwick Gardens Apartments

Parkway Apartments

Calvert Woodley

Brookland DC Co-Living

The Bond

NoSHA
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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 | $1,959 | $705 | $9,153 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,075 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,599 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $919 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,230 | $950 | $8,000 |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,173 | $1,220 | $8,100 |
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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 Madrona Apartments listed at $868.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Washington is $3,097.
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 542 sq ft.
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