
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,500 (65 Rentals)
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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613 8th St NE, Unit English Basement

District Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)

7th Flats

2106-2108 Vermont Ave

Spring Valley Apartments

Euclid CoLiving (Furnished Rooms)

The Cromwell

Parkway Apartments

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The Woodner
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Richardson Furnished Rooms

Viva at Capitol Hill

Brookland Furnished Rooms

Monroe Furnished Rooms

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Flats on the Hill (Furnished Suites)

Cypress on Vine Furnished Rooms

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i5 CoLiving

1443 Parkwood Pl NW, Unit 2F

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Capital Plaza Apartments

320 Constitution Ave NE
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Carver and Slowe Apartments

700 Constitution

The Edwards

OSLOhill Co-Living Apartments

OSLOshaw Co-Living Apartments

The Carrolton

OSLOatlas on the Hill (Furnished Suites)

Kings Park Plaza Apartment Homes

Parkside Terrace

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The Aspen
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Wood Lee Arms

Courts at Walker Mill Apartments

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Meadow Woods

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Eaton Square

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8600 Apartments

University City Apartments

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Presidential Greens

Glenmont Forest

Summit Hills

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Fox Club

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The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community

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Olde Salem Village

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Heritage Park Apartments

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Silver Spring House

Marlow Garden and Towers

Fox Hills North

Belcrest Plaza

Landmark at Glenmont Station

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National Landing
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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 | $1,960 | $685 | $7,474 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $813 | $9,999 |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,001 | $865 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,411 | $712 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,781 | $200 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,827 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,115 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
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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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