
Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,200 (242 Rentals)


1603 28th St SE

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231 Oakwood St SE

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1713 D St NE, Unit 1 Bed 1 Bath Capitol Hill

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5102 Warren Plz NW, Unit 3

Friendship Crossing

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Garden Village

1936 Naylor Rd SE

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Skyland Apartments

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3209 Dubois Pl SE, Unit 2

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Jetu

4107 Connecticut Avenue

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4312 River Rd NW, Unit Unit1
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Naylor Gardens

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Cypress on Vine

601 24th St

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Flats on the Hill (Furnished Suites)
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Savannah

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Clover at The Parks

Langston Views

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5104 N Capitol St NW, Unit 1

The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+

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2509 10th St NE

2509 10th St NE

Linwood Apartments

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113 Wayne Pl SE

508 Brandywine St SE

5047 Benning Rd SE

3306 East Capitol St NE

3304.5 E Capitol St SE
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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 Under $1200 | $1,959 | $705 | $9,153 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,419 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,075 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,599 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $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 Washington
How much are Studio apartments in Washington?
There are currently 3,370 Studio Apartments in Washington with rent ranges from $705 to $9,153 with an average price of $1,959.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Washington Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Washington ranges from $750 to $17,229 with an average monthly rent of $2,419.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Washington range from $850 to $17,732. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,075.
How expensive are Washington Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,309 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Washington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $950 to $28,580 - averaging $3,599 for the location.
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