Gated Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $3,000 (698 Rentals)

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1422 East Capitol St NE
$2,600
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1422 East Capitol St NE

1422 East Capitol St NEWashington, DC 20003
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City Ridge
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$2,541 - $11,812
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City Ridge

20 Ridge Square NWWashington, DC 20016
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Cathedral Commons
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$2,537 - $60,618
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Cathedral Commons

3401 Idaho Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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565 Penn Residences
$2,435 - $8,873
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565 Penn Residences

565 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Esquire on Fifth
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$2,414 - $9,169
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The Esquire on Fifth

770 5th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Residences at Mazza
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$2,368 - $15,074
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Residences at Mazza

5300 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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Upton Place
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$2,359 - $9,022
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Upton Place

4000 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016
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$2,353 - $13,499
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450K

450 K St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Alton District
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$2,309 - $4,719
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Alton District

1401 S St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Madrona Apartments listed at $868.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Washington Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Washington is $3,140.

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 541 sq ft.

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