
Gated Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,500 (172 Rentals)


Dorchester House

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The Debonair - Furnished Student Housing

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Washington View

Hawaiian Apartments

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Conwell

Park Crest Apartments

Oaklawn Apartments

Metro Village Apartments

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Watermark at Buzzard Point
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The Normandie

District Co-Living

Q Street Apartments

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Union Heights

The Chancery Apartments

The Promenade

Richardson

801 R Street Apartments

The Garfield House

The Gale Eckington
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Carl F. West Estates

Oxford Manor

Mass Place

State House Apartments

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2032 Belmont Rd NW, Unit 136

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The Glade on Laurel

The Yorkshire

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New Hampshire & First Apartments

Highland Terrace Apartments

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4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments
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4101 Gault Plz NE, Unit 101

1630 R Street

Parkway Apartments

The Kenmore

The Louise on Western

Brightwood Communities

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Holmead Apartments

The Lanes at Union Market

2745-49 Ordway Street

Longfellow Arms
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2724-40 Porter Street

Channel Square Apartments

The Cromwell

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1346 Kenyon St NW, Unit C - Room 2

MDL Flats

Edgewood Commons 435

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The Franklin

Weinberg Commons

The Chesapeake

Anacostia Gardens
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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 | $1,977 | $603 | $7,197 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $813 | $9,999 |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,105 | $865 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,481 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,696 | $869 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,635 | $1,220 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,197 | $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 3825 Georgia Avenue, NW listed at $603.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Washington is $3,068.
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 536 sq ft.
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