Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $2,000 (236 Rentals)

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Everly
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$1,990 - $5,807
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Everly

2000 2nd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Hale
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$1,970 - $6,213
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The Hale

1150 1st St NEWashington, DC 20002
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14W Apartments
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$1,968 - $4,762
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14W Apartments

1315 W St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The 202
$1,962 - $6,076
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The 202

202 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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NOVEL South Capitol
$1,932 - $7,903
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NOVEL South Capitol

2 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Collection 14
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$1,894 - $4,569
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Collection 14

1400 W St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Anthology
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$1,858 - $10,763
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Anthology

625 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Banks
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$1,852 - $8,909
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The Banks

900 7th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Apollo
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$1,825 - $30,644
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The Apollo

600 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Kelvin
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$1,824 - $7,583
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The Kelvin

1250 Half St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Reynard
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$1,824 - $3,553
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Reynard

1100 Dahlia St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Ame at Meridian Hill
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$1,801 - $8,505
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Ame at Meridian Hill

2601 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Hartley
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$1,786 - $4,108
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The Hartley

7150 12th St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Modern on M
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$1,751 - $6,228
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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Explore Washington DC like a local with this insider's guide to renting in the Nation's Capital. Explore the area's best neighborhoods, hidden gems, and diverse, delicious food scene.

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The Frontenac
$1,675
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The Frontenac

4550 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Rowan
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$1,625 - $3,710
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Rowan

2607 Reed St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Washington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Washington and the best places to live with original content written by Local Expert Steve Lilly

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The Iris
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$1,529 - $3,990
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The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Clarence House
$1,525 - $2,950
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Clarence House

4530 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Rent Smart in Washington DC: Best Neighborhoods to Rent for University Students

Discover the top neighborhoods for university students to rent in Washington D.C. Find affordable, convenient, and vibrant areas near major campuses on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington

How much are Studio apartments in Washington?

There are currently 3,351 Studio Apartments in Washington with rent ranges from $776 to $10,910 with an average price of $4,670.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Washington Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Washington ranges from $750 to $17,229 with an average monthly rent of $2,434.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Washington range from $850 to $16,451. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,105.

How expensive are Washington Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,337 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Washington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $950 to $28,580 - averaging $3,635 for the location.

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