
Apartments for Rent by Owner in Washington, DC Under $1,500 (14 Rentals)


2454 Tunlaw Rd NW, Unit Basement Apartment

2918 Sherman Ave NW, Unit A

1443 Holbrook St NE, Unit 2

2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101

1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

312 18th Pl NE, Unit 4
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30 Danbury St SE, Unit #3

5106 Bradley Blvd, Unit 5106 Bradley

8005 Garland Ave, Unit 3

3427 Eastern Ave, Unit 1 bedroom share house

4313 Knox Road, Unit Single room
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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 | $2,156 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $724 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,373 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,808 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,961 | $600 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $925 | $7,382 |
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Getting Around Washington, DC
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 For rent By Owner Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Washington?
Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Washington is at 2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101 listed at $900.
How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Washington is $2,653.
What is the largest For rent By Owner Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a 4,200 square feet unit starting from $7,170 at 1219 Fairmont St NW, Unit 1.
What is the average size for Washington For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?
The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Washington is currently at 929 sq ft.
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