
Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,200 (229 Rentals)


1603 28th St SE

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Colette

Viva at Capitol Hill

Entwine Apartments

1936 Naylor Rd SE

Madison Courts

Perry Co-Living

1350 Florida Ave NW

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Jetu

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Livingston House

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Solstice - Residential Phase 1

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The Hecht Warehouse

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The Vista

The Langston Views

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Flats on the Hill (Furnished Suites)

Cypress on Vine Furnished Rooms

Savannah
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The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+

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The Colonel

Madrona Apartments

Greenwood Manor Apartments

724-726 31st St SE

113 Wayne Pl SE

3107 Naylor Rd SE

430 Mellon St SE
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1307 Congress St SE

324 34th St SE

4030 Livingston Rd SE

4040 Livingston Rd SE

417 Newcomb St SE

145 36th St NE

3300 East Capitol St NE

1642 Montello Ave NE

411 Hobart Pl NW

3315 Dubois Pl 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 | $1,960 | $685 | $7,550 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,391 | $813 | $9,999 |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,002 | $865 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,403 | $712 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,586 | $200 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,779 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,702 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington
How much are Studio apartments in Washington?
There are currently 3,329 Studio Apartments in Washington with rent ranges from $685 to $7,550 with an average price of $1,960.
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 $813 to $9,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,391.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Washington range from $865 to $16,451. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,002.
How expensive are Washington Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,341 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Washington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $712 to $15,526 - averaging $3,403 for the location.
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