
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $2,200 (545 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

AVA NoMa

View 14

Arcade Sunshine

Market House

Andover House

The MO
The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

The Woodner

Capitol View on 14th

Waterside Towers

Clover at The Parks

The 202

The Chase at Bryant Street
The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

Beckert's Park

Modern on M

The Kelvin

Revel Apartments

Anthology

AVA H Street

Senate Square

Onyx on First

City Market at O

Mass Court

Seventy1Hundred
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Warder Mansion

Avalon at Foxhall

Riverpoint

Zen Apollo

Watermark at Buzzard Point

Flats on the Hill

The Hale

The Gantry DC

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

1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments
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The Abby

Harvard Village

Park East Apartments

Heritage Living

Illume

Collection 14

1221 Van

100K

Insignia On M
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 | $2,138 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $491 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,375 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,916 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,190 | $600 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,362 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $925 | $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 $3,198.
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 582 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.