
Gated Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $2,500 (622 Rentals)


14W Apartments

Langston

The Woodward Building Apartments

The Bond

35th Street Residences

The Mission DC

The Shaw

The Lurgan
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5702-5708 Georgia Ave NW

Ora

The DeSoto Apartments

Varsity On K

Alton District
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2255 Wisconsin

Cathedral Commons

Upton Place

View 14

The Lexington at Market Square

International Student House

âme at Meridian Hill

The Alden

Westbrooke Place

Meridian at Gallery Place
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Westpark Apartments

Kennedy-Warren

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1210 Mass

The Barton at Woodley

450K

Park Place at Petworth

Station House

Alta 801

NOVEL 14th Street by Crescent Communities
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3333 Wisconsin

565 Penn Residences

MAA Massachusetts Avenue

Mass Court

3039 30th St SE, Unit #4

Gables Union Market

The Savoy

J Linea

Connecticut Park Apartments

Park Square

Skyline Towers
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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 | $2,161 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $491 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,424 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,149 | $1,114 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $1,089 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $1,420 | $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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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Washington?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Washington is at Oxford Manor listed at $491.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Washington is $3,136.
What is the largest Gated Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated 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 Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Washington is currently at 544 sq ft.
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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro
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