
New Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC (123 Rentals)
Rental terms in Washington as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Stratos at Bridge District

Alula at Bridge District

Jayde Parkside

Arcade Sunshine

Market House

AVA NoMa

The MO

Theory

Balsa
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Alta 801

The 202

The Kiley

The Chase at Bryant Street

Beckert's Park

Modern on M

The Shaw

The Kelvin

Revel Apartments

Ore 82
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Anthology

1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments

Big Sky Flats

Riverpoint

The Hale

The Gantry DC

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RESA

Heritage Living
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Capitol Rose

Rigby

Illume

Collection 14

The Rushmore

Highbridge

NOVEL South Capitol

1221 Van

100K

Insignia On M

The Vintage
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Park Van Ness

Fort Totten Square

Fahrenheit Apartments

Cypress on Vine

Brookland (Furnished Rooms)

Viva at Capitol Hill

Vesta Parkside Apartments

Monroe (Furnished Rooms)

Euclid (Furnished Rooms)

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 | $2,136 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $491 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,398 | $700 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,096 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,169 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $1,000 | $9,460 |
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How much rent can you afford?
The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
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 Short-term Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Washington?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Washington is at 6929 Allentown Rd listed at $630.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Washington is $3,571.
What is the largest Short-term Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $630 at 6929 Allentown Rd.
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 591 sq ft.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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