
Top Rated Gated Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC (352 Rentals)
Apartments in Washington with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Residences at Mazza

Vermeer

Upton Place

Ledger Union Market

City Ridge

Arcade Sunshine

AdMo Heights

The Elaine

The Woodward Building Apartments
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1301 Thomas Circle

Andover House

View 14

Affinity at 2M

Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station

Capitol View on 14th

The MO

The Garrett

The Glade on Laurel

Claret
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Pinnacle

Elle

The Iris

Gables Union Market

Alta 801

The 202

Rowan

Watermark at Buzzard Point
Washington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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J Linea

The Clifton

Beckert's Park

Modern on M

The Shaw

The Kelvin

West Half

Cielo

Avec on H Street

The Belgard

Revel Apartments
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Valo Apartments

Artline Apartments

F1RST Residences

Insignia On M

2112 New Hampshire Avenue

Newport West
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The DeSoto Apartments

The Shay

The Louis
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 | $2,161 | $744 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,592 | $506 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,421 | $982 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,142 | $712 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,294 | $1,089 | $8,348 |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,523 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,394 | $1,390 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Washington, DC
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
75 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Park Montgomery West listed at $506.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Washington is $2,901.
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 $1,700 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 543 sq ft.
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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro
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