
Student Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $2,000 (126 Rentals)
Rentals in Washington near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


Connecticut House Apartments

Skyline Towers

Artline Apartments

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The Gantry DC

3333 Wisconsin

Georgia Flats

The Alden

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Slate at NoMa

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Elevation at Washington Gateway
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2139 Newport Pl NW

Columbia Plaza

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Rowan

The Florian

NoSHA

Brookland Ridge Apartments

International Student House

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The Axis

The York and Potomac Park

Avalon at Foxhall
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3215 O St NW

Pennsylvania House

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Brookland Press

1627 Lamont St NW

Morrisanne Apartments

875 N St NW

The Berkshire Apartments

Affinity at 2M Street

Zen Apollo

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The Griffin
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Judd and Weiler

Highview and Castle Manor

501 Kennedy Apartments

Idaho Terrace

4801 Connecticut Avenue Apartments

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4230 6th St SE

Link Apartments® H Street

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The Baystate

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The Iris

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The Debonair - Furnished Student Housing
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The MacArthur Apartments

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Watermark at Buzzard Point

The Chesapeake

Park Crest Apartments

District Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)

The Garfield House

2106-2108 Vermont Ave

Spring Valley Apartments

Euclid CoLiving (Furnished Rooms)

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The Arden
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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 | $1,958 | $685 | $7,552 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,394 | $813 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,003 | $865 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,405 | $712 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,039 | $200 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,977 | $1,199 | $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 Parkside listed at $865.
How much is the average rent for a Student Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Washington is $2,980.
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 545 sq ft.
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