
New Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC (73 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

Highbridge

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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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Slate at NoMa
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Insignia On M

The Vintage

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Anthology

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

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RESA

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NOVEL South Capitol

Elysium Fourteen

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i5 CoLiving

The Robeson at Spring Flats

Brookland DC Co-Living
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Monroe Co-Living

NoSHA

Viva at Capitol Hill

Cypress on Vine

Euclid CoLiving

2106-2108 Vermont Ave

District Co-Living

Richardson

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i5 Union Market

100K
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700 Constitution

NoMa 1324

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Balsa

The Lotus

Heritage Living

OSLOhill Co-Living Apartments

UniversityHaus - Student/Intern Housing

Blackbird

Beckert's Park

The Rushmore
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Coda at Bryant Street

Carver and Slowe Apartments

OSLOatlas on the Hill (Furnished Suites)

2110 R St NW

OSLOshaw Co-Living Apartments

Agora

880 P

The Residences at Eastern Market

Reed Row

2321 4th Street
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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 Short-term Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Washington?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Washington is at South Pointe Apartments listed at $900.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Washington is $3,404.
What is the largest Short-term Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term 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 Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Washington is currently at 647 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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