
Low Income Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,200 (19 Rentals)


800 Southern Avenue Apartment Homes

Madison Courts

Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior Living

Garden Village

Rockburne Estates
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Fairlawn Marshall

Savannah
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Edgewood 611 & Gardens

Riggs Crossing Senior Residences

Woods at Addison

Glenarden Apartments

St. Paul Senior Living Apartments

Addison Chapel

Woodland Springs

The Courts of Camp Springs
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Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments

Park Montgomery West
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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 | $1,992 | $744 | $6,580 |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,454 | $506 | $9,999 |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,222 | $611 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,866 | $712 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,375 | $1,180 | $7,050 |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,751 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $1,290 | $7,800 |
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Low Income Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Low Income apartment in Washington?
Currently the most affordable Low Income Apartment in Washington is at Park Montgomery West listed at $506.
How much is the average rent for a Low Income Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a Low Income Apartment in Washington is $1,883.
What is the largest Low Income Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's Low Income apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a 3,600 square feet unit starting from $1,993 at Waterside Towers.
What is the average size for Washington Low Income Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Low Income rental in Washington is currently at 580 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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