Gated Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,500 (186 Rentals)

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Conwell
$1,499 - $2,800
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$1,499 - $2,800

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$1,499 - $2,800
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Conwell

3201 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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Modera H Street
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$1,495 - $4,615
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$1,365 - $4,485
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Modera H Street

1700 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Sherry Hall
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$1,475 - $1,875
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$1,475 - $1,875

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$1,475 - $1,875
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Sherry Hall

2702 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20007
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The Shelby
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$1,450 - $1,775
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$1,450 - $1,775

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$1,450 - $1,775
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The Shelby

405 10th St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Watermark at Buzzard Point
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$1,439 - $5,864
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$1,418 - $5,843
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Watermark at Buzzard Point

1900 Half St SWWashington, DC 20002
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The Glade on Laurel
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$1,420 - $3,852
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$1,405 - $3,837
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The Glade on Laurel

6830-6896 Laurel St NWWashington, DC 20012
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1500 Mass
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$1,410 - $2,207
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$1,375 - $2,172
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$35

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$1,410 - $2,207
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1500 Mass

1500 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Washington View
$1,400 - $2,218
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$1,400 - $2,218

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$1,400 - $2,218
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Washington View

2629 Douglass Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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Connecticut Heights
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$1,388 - $2,702
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$1,138 - $2,452
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$1,388 - $2,702
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Connecticut Heights

4850 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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The Kenmore
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$1,378 - $2,938
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$1,360 - $2,920
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The Kenmore

5415 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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The Lanes at Union Market
$1,359 - $1,389
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$1,219 - $1,249
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$140

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$1,359 - $1,389
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The Lanes at Union Market

400 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Glenwood Apartments
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$1,350 - $1,550
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$1,350 - $1,550

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$1,350 - $1,550
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The Glenwood Apartments

2315-2321 Lincoln Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Washington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Washington?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Washington is at Oxford Manor listed at $491.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Washington Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Washington is $3,013.

What is the largest Gated Washington Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a 6,315 square feet unit starting from $1,595 at Zen Apollo.

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

The average size for a Gated rental in Washington is currently at 534 sq ft.

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