
Student Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,800 (93 Rentals)
Rentals in Washington near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


The Abby

International Student House

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The Axis

Morrisanne Apartments

The Cloisters

Ellington Apartments

The Jacob

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Brookland Press

1811-1815 S St NW
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Foxhall Terrace

Euclid CoLiving

Brookland Ridge Apartments

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McTory

District Co-Living

Modera H Street

Vesta Parkside Apartments

Jayde Parkside

Affinity at 2M

Zen Apollo
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Idaho Terrace

501 Kennedy Apartments

4801 Connecticut Avenue Apartments

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Judd and Weiler

Highview and Castle Manor

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The Iris

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The Baystate

Pennsylvania House

The Chesapeake

Bonsai Apartments
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Link Apartments® H Street

The Garfield House

Richardson (Furnished Rooms)

Lencshire House

Park Crest Apartments

The Berkshire Apartments

Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)

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Watermark at Buzzard Point

The Kenmore

Viva at Capitol Hill
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745 Gresham Pl NW

Brookland DC Co-Living

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The Woodner

Perry Co-Living

Monroe Co-Living

Cypress on Vine

601 24th St

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Clover at The Parks

Avec on H Street

Rhode Island Row
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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 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,436 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,127 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,225 | $909 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,857 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,393 | $1,196 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Student Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Washington?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Washington is at Clover at The Parks listed at $950.
How much is the average rent for a Student Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Washington is $2,960.
What is the largest Student Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's Student 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 Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Washington is currently at 531 sq ft.
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