
Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,500 (796 Rentals)


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5820 16th St NW, Unit 5820

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230 Varnum St NE, Unit 2

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3117 Chestnut St NE, Unit A

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Washington View

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Conwell

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The Parkwest Apartments

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320 Constitution Ave NE

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4
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735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1

The Normandie

Channing E Phillips Homes

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Park Crest Apartments

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Hodge on 7th - Senior Living

Solstice - Residential Phase 1

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Richardson

The Village at Chesapeake
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The Promenade

The Garfield House

Chillum Manor Apartments

801 R Street Apartments

The Roberta

Mass Place

State House Apartments

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1408 Holbrook St NE

6600 Luzon

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The Glade on Laurel
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St. Stephens

The Chancery Apartments

2106-2108 Vermont Ave

Highland Terrace Apartments

4000 Massachusetts

The Milestone On Belmont

The Yorkshire

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4101 Gault Plz NE, Unit 101

312 18th Pl NE

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1722 H St NE, Unit B
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6210 Georgia Ave NW

Parkway Apartments

Providence Place

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

The Louise on Western

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Watermark at Buzzard Point

Cedar Heights

Harvard Village

Meadowbrook Run

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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 $1500 | $1,979 | $741 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $2,442 | $749 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $3,120 | $491 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $3,650 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $2,433 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,368 | $1,220 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington
How much are Studio apartments in Washington?
There are currently 3,367 Studio Apartments in Washington with rent ranges from $741 to $10,193 with an average price of $1,979.
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 $749 to $17,229 with an average monthly rent of $2,442.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Washington range from $491 to $17,732. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,120.
How expensive are Washington Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,331 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Washington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $950 to $28,580 - averaging $3,650 for the location.
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