Gated Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $2,500 (658 Rentals)

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Residences at Mazza
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$2,487 - $13,627
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$2,395 - $13,535
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Residences at Mazza

5300 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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1928 1st St NW, Unit B
$2,350
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1928 1st St NW, Unit B

1928 1st St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Upton Place
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$2,300 - $6,609
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$2,291 - $6,600
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Upton Place

4000 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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Ora
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$2,290 - $3,520Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ora

2144 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
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1301 Thomas Circle
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$2,280 - $5,999
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$2,182 - $5,901
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$98
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$2,280 - $5,999
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1301 Thomas Circle

1301 M St NWWashington, DC 20005
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Alton District
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$2,259 - $4,608
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$2,222 - $4,571
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Alton District

1401 S St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Esquire on Fifth
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$2,241 - $9,317
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$2,154 - $9,230
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The Esquire on Fifth

770 5th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Sonnet
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$2,198 - $6,703
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$2,178 - $6,683
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Sonnet

1441 U St NWWashington, DC 20009
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450K
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$2,185 - $12,531
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$2,163 - $12,509
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450K

450 K St NWWashington, DC 20001
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565 Penn Residences
$2,178 - $6,143
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$2,156 - $6,121
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565 Penn Residences

565 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Tides
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$2,148 - $6,322
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$2,126 - $6,300
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The Tides

35 Parker Row SWWashington, DC 20024
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Zephyr at Wardman Park
$2,146 - $6,542
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$2,125 - $6,521
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Zephyr at Wardman Park

2601 Calvert St NWWashington, DC 20008
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Cathedral Commons
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$2,140 - $15,815
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$2,118 - $15,793
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Cathedral Commons

3401 Idaho Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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Ore 82
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$2,136 - $8,411
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$2,110 - $8,385
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Ore 82

82 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Andover House
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$2,123 - $4,149
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$2,019 - $4,045
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$2,123 - $4,149
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Andover House

1200 14th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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5333 Connecticut
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$2,120 - $6,252
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$2,098 - $6,230
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5333 Connecticut

5333 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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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 $3,003.

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 $1,595 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 534 sq ft.

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