New Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,200 (34 Rentals)

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Colette
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$1,199 - $5,572

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Base Rent$1,199 - $5,572
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Built in 2024Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Colette

2099 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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i5 CoLiving
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$922 - $5,964

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Base Rent$922 - $5,964
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Built in 20192 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

i5 CoLiving

320 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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MDXL Flats
Built in 20231 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

MDXL Flats

1530 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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17 Mississippi
Built in 2022Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

17 Mississippi

17 Mississippi Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
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Parkway Overlook Apartments
Built in 20191 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Overlook Apartments

2841 Robinson Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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Visionary Square
Built in 2016Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Visionary Square

2401 Washington Pl NEWashington, DC 20018
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11Hundred Apartments
Built in 2022Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

11Hundred Apartments

1100 Eastern Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
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770 C Street Phase I
Built in 2016Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

770 C Street Phase I

770 C StWashington, DC 20003
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Terwilliger Place
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$835 - $3,283

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Base Rent$835 - $3,283
Total Monthly Price$835 - $3,283
12 Month Lease Term
Built in 20221 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Terwilliger Place

3445 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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The Springs Apartments
Built in 2016Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Springs Apartments

555 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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Aspen Heights College Park
Built in 20231 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Heights College Park

4205-4206 Knox RdCollege Park, MD 20740
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THE ARDEN A
Built in 2023Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

THE ARDEN A

2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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Tempo
Built in 20221 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Tempo

8430 Baltimore AveCollege Park, MD 20740
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207 S Patrick St
Built in 20171 Bedroom Apartments

207 S Patrick St

207 S Patrick StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Washington Apartments

What is the Cheapest New apartment in Washington?

Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Washington is at Park Montgomery West listed at $712.

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The average rent for a New Apartment in Washington is $3,747.

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Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a 2,737 square feet unit starting from $2,515 at Central Place.

What is the average size for Washington New Apartments for rent?

The average size for a New rental in Washington is currently at 544 sq ft.

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