Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,900 (378 Rentals)
Rental terms in Washington as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

Alula at Bridge District

Jayde Parkside

Arcade Sunshine

Market House

The Woodner

Clover at The Parks

The Chase at Bryant Street

Modern on M
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1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments

Senate Square

AVA H Street

Riverpoint

Zen Apollo

Flats on the Hill

Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for Rent

Park East Apartments

1221 Van
Washington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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The Vintage

Flats 130 at Constitution Square

Brookland Ridge Apartments

Fort Totten Square

The Crestwood Apartments

7th Flats

Parkway Apartments

Fahrenheit Apartments

The Hecht Warehouse
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The Stanton

Brookland (Furnished Rooms)

Viva at Capitol Hill

Vesta Parkside Apartments

Monroe (Furnished Rooms)

Euclid (Furnished Rooms)

Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)

Perry (Furnished Rooms)
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District (Furnished Rooms)

Blackbird

Richardson (Furnished Rooms)

Capital Plaza Apartments

Tilden Hall

Archer Apartments

Takoma Central

Sixteen Hundred Apartments

eaves Glover Park

Bell Capitol Hill
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Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Washington Studio Apartments | $2,111 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,580 | $491 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,357 | $880 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,984 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,375 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,608 | $975 | $9,460 |
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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 Short-term Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Washington?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Washington is at South Pointe Apartments listed at $900.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Washington is $3,534.
What is the largest Short-term Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a 6,315 square feet unit starting from $1,700 at Zen Apollo.
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 557 sq ft.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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