
Low Income Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,600 (77 Rentals)


The Pentacle Group Apartments

State House Apartments

2321 4th Street

Channing E Phillips Homes

Brightwood Communities

The Village at Chesapeake

Oxford Manor
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The Louise on Western

Highland Terrace Apartments

Unity Place

Meadowbrook Run

The Faircliff

Woodberry Village

Maplewood Apartments

Rockburne Estates

Bass Circle Apartments

Dix Street Residences

Park Morton I
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Residences at Hayes

1724 Kalorama Rd NW

800 Southern Avenue Apartment Homes

The Grove at Parkside

Longfellow Arms

Friendship Courts Apartments

Garden Village

Madison Courts

Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior Living

Cypress on Vine
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Fairlawn Marshall

Edgewood 611_Gardens

Riggs Crossing Senior Residences

Jericho Residences

Oakfield Apartment Homes

Braddock Lee

Gates of Ballston

Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Alexander House at Elizabeth Square
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Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living

Overlook Apartments

Woodland Creek

Maple Ridge Apartments

Glenarden Hills

Autumn Woods

Tanglewood Apartments

Fort Washington Manor 62+

Rainier Manor Senior Apartments 62+

Terwilliger Place
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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 | $2,158 | $744 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,580 | $506 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,415 | $982 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,129 | $712 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,330 | $1,180 | $8,348 |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,763 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,365 | $1,390 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Washington, DC
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
75 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about Low Income Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Low Income apartment in Washington?
Currently the most affordable Low Income Apartment in Washington is at Park Montgomery West listed at $506.
How much is the average rent for a Low Income Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a Low Income Apartment in Washington is $1,877.
What is the largest Low Income Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's Low Income apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a 3,600 square feet unit starting from $2,225 at Waterside Towers.
What is the average size for Washington Low Income Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Low Income rental in Washington is currently at 589 sq ft.
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