Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $2,500 (2,291 Rentals)

1851 Columbia Rd NW, Unit Apt 706

76 R St NW, Unit 2 bed 2 bath lower level

504 E St NE, Unit 504 one-half E ST NE apt.

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Eliot on 4th

Skyline Towers

Ora

5702-5708 Georgia Ave NW

Varsity On K

The Lockwood

Andover House

Park Van Ness

Station House
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Capitol Rose

1830 Ontario Pl NW, Unit Apt B

1617 Rhode Island Ave NE, Unit 401

1448 Newton St NW, Unit #2

Crosby

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The Mission DC
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2255 Wisconsin

Alton District

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The Ellington

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Park Place at Petworth

1458 Columbia Rd NW, Unit #211

The Bond
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Margarite

Avalon at Gallery Place

The Chase at Bryant Street

Connecticut Park Apartments

Vela

NOVEL 14th Street by Crescent Communities

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550 Hobart Plz NW, Unit 1
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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 Under $2500 | $2,158 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $2,596 | $506 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $3,429 | $949 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $4,124 | $712 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $2,161 | $1,089 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,486 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $1,390 | $7,800 |
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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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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington
How much are Studio apartments in Washington?
There are currently 1,309 Studio Apartments in Washington with rent ranges from $900 to $17,164 with an average price of $2,158.
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 $506 to $15,370 with an average monthly rent of $2,596.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Washington range from $949 to $20,197. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,429.
How expensive are Washington Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 976 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Washington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $712 to $21,089 - averaging $4,124 for the location.
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