
Studio Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,200 (76 Rentals)


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The Normandie

4107 Connecticut Avenue

L'Enfant Apartments

Riggs Crossing Senior Residences

770 C Street Phase I

Southern Hills Apartments

11Hundred Apartments

The SeVerna
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6440 14th St NW

Vida Senior Residences at Brightwood

Dahlgreen Courts

The Congressional

The Golden Rule Plaza

1811 Irving Street

Channing E Phillips Homes

Rockview Apartments

Elm Gardens

Arbor View
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St Dennis Apartments

The Summit at St. Martin's

2800 Connecticut Avenue

The Ivanhoe

The Residences at St. Elizabeth East

Justice Park Apartments

Taylor Towers

Entwine Apartments

Richman Towers

Sarbin Towers
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3900 4th St SE

Victory Hills

Liberty Place

The Traymore

Walter Reed Apartments

Hedin House Apartments

King Towers

Enclave Silver Spring

Hilltop Apartments

The Milano
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The Courts of Camp Springs

Kaywood Gardens Apartments

Top of the Hill Apartments

Chestnut Hill Apartments

Harbor's Edge

Iverson Towers & Anton House Apartments

Sussex Square Apartments

Northwest Park Apartments

South Pointe Apartments
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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 Studio Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Washington with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Washington is at L'Enfant Apartments listed at $998.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Washington is $1,953.
What is the largest available Studio Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a 893 square feet unit starting from $1,820 at Willard Towers.
What is the average size for Washington Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Washington is currently 463 sq ft.
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