Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,500 (65 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Washington as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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The Woodner
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$1,238 - $2,182

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Base Rent$1,238 - $2,182

Total Monthly Price$1,238 - $2,182
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Woodner

3640 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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i5 CoLiving
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$922 - $5,768

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Base Rent$922 - $5,768

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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

i5 CoLiving

320 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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Capital Plaza Apartments
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$1,475 - $1,966

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Base Rent$1,475 - $1,966

Total Monthly Price$1,475 - $1,966
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 18

Capital Plaza Apartments

35 E St NWWashington, DC 20001
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320 Constitution Ave NE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

320 Constitution Ave NE

320 Constitution Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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700 Constitution
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

700 Constitution

700 Constitution Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Edwards
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Edwards

1530 Rhode Island Ave NEWashington, DC 20018
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The Carrolton
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carrolton

1615-1625 Franklin St NEWashington, DC 20018
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The Aspen
$1,439 - $6,185

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Base Rent$1,439 - $6,185

Total Monthly Price$1,439 - $6,185
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Aspen

3201 Landover StAlexandria, VA 22305
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Wood Lee Arms
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$1,435 - $2,410

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Base Rent$1,435 - $2,410

Total Monthly Price$1,435 - $2,410
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Wood Lee Arms

4400 Cherry Hill RdArlington, VA 22207
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Meadow Woods
$1,399 - $2,109

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Base Rent$1,399 - $2,109

Total Monthly Price$1,399 - $2,109
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Meadow Woods

3308 Lockheed BlvdAlexandria, VA 22306
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Eaton Square
$1,399 - $1,628

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Base Rent$1,399 - $1,628

Total Monthly Price$1,399 - $1,628
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eaton Square

801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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8600 Apartments
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$1,399 - $1,999

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Base Rent$1,399 - $1,999

Total Monthly Price$1,399 - $1,999
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

8600 Apartments

8600 16th StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Presidential Greens
$1,366 - $1,612

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,326 - $1,572
Required Monthly Fees$40

Total Monthly Price$1,366 - $1,612
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Presidential Greens

3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Glen Willow Apartments
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$1,347 - $2,415

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Base Rent$1,347 - $2,415

Total Monthly Price$1,347 - $2,415
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 3

Glen Willow Apartments

903 Glen Willow DrSeat Pleasant, MD 20743
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Olde Salem Village
$1,309 - $2,889

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,299 - $2,879
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Olde Salem Village

6084 Argyle DrFalls Church, VA 22041
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Heritage Park Apartments
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$1,299 - $2,305

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Base Rent$1,299 - $2,305

Total Monthly Price$1,299 - $2,305
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Heritage Park Apartments

1818 Metzerott RdAdelphi, MD 20783
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Silver Spring House
Rent Specials
$1,299 - $2,905

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,299 - $2,905

Total Monthly Price$1,299 - $2,905
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 5

Silver Spring House

555 Thayer AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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National Landing
Rent Specials
$1,050 - $4,220

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Base Rent$1,050 - $4,220

Total Monthly Price$1,050 - $4,220
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

National Landing

2221 S Clark StArlington, VA 22202
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Washington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Washington?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Washington is at Oakcrest Towers listed at $899.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Washington Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Washington is $3,636.

What is the largest Short-term Washington Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a 14,531 square feet unit starting from $7,455 at 224 C St NE.

What is the average size for Washington Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Washington is currently at 875 sq ft.

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