
Gated Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,500 (177 Rentals)


Vesta Parkside Apartments

Rocksboro Apartments

Hawaiian Apartments

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Conwell

The Parkwest Apartments

The Shelburne Apartments

The Lex at Waterfront

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Brookland Press

The Gale Eckington
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The Chesapeake

The Normandie

Q Street Apartments

Solstice - Residential Phase 1

Park Crest Apartments

801 R Street Apartments

The Garfield House

Chillum Manor Apartments

Richardson

The Promenade
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Lencshire House

Oxford Manor

Mass Place

6600 Luzon

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The Glade on Laurel

The Chancery Apartments

4000 Massachusetts

The Yorkshire

Highland Terrace Apartments
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700 Constitution

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4101 Gault Plz NE, Unit 101

The Louise on Western

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Watermark at Buzzard Point

Arcade Sunshine

The Paramount

Brightwood Communities

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Holmead Apartments

The Lanes at Union Market

Channel Square Apartments
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2745-49 Ordway Street

2724-40 Porter Street

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4908 45th St NW, Unit StunningStudioApartment

MDL Flats

The Kenmore

Third & Rhode

3825 Georgia Avenue, NW

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2009 Wyoming

800 Southern Avenue Apartment Homes

Hilltop Apartments
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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 | $1,963 | $705 | $9,761 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,639 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,662 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,972 | $1,220 | $10,000+ |
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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 Madrona Apartments listed at $868.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Washington is $3,075.
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 540 sq ft.
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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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