
New Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $3,000 (425 Rentals)


Accolade

Tribeca NOMA

The Wray

City Ridge

The Tides

Weavers Row

1412 Chapin St NW, Unit 1412 Chapin Street NW

Berkshire 15
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The Glover House

Park Van Ness

Claret

Vivre

1000 South Capitol

Residences at Mazza

Define Glover

The Heywood

Capitol Rose
Washington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Margarite

Langston

The Mission DC

The Shaw

The Lurgan

Rigby

Highbridge

5702-5708 Georgia Ave NW
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Ora

331 W St NE, Unit Basement

Vela

2255 Wisconsin

Cathedral Commons

Cantata

Upton Place

âme at Meridian Hill

Lydian

Navy Yard Urby
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The Lockwood

Station House

Alta 801

NOVEL 14th Street by Crescent Communities

Crosby

Gables Union Market

J Linea

Mai Place

i5 Union Market

Sonnet

The Burton

Crossing DC

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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 | $2,161 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Washington?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Washington is at Madrona Apartments listed at $868.
How much is the average rent for a New Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Washington is $3,955.
What is the largest New Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a 3,183 square feet unit starting from $2,422 at Cathedral Commons.
What is the average size for Washington New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Washington is currently at 514 sq ft.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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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.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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