Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $5,300 (3,166 Rentals)

1739 17TH ST NW, Unit Apt 2

The Woodley

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Aerie at Wardman Park

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2512 Elvans Rd SE, Unit DC apt

Residences on the Avenue

409 Constitution Ave NE, Unit 3

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5500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit Dajuan- Emily
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3039 M St NW, Unit Apartment 2

6318 Piney Branch Rd NW, Unit Spacious 3BR NW DC Apt

Gables Dupont Circle

The Wallasey

The Ashton at Judiciary Square

1339 Irving Street NW Apt C

Elle
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The Hepburn

West End Residences

1703 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit #2

Accolade

313 & 315 Anacostia Rd
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The Silva

324 61st St NE

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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 |
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Washington Studio Apartments Under $5300 | $1,963 | $744 | $6,821 |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $5300 | $2,401 | $506 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $5300 | $3,124 | $611 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $5300 | $3,624 | $712 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $5300 | $1,934 | $961 | $9,480 |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,852 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,618 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWashington, DC
Ranked #1
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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 Washington
How much are Studio apartments in Washington?
There are currently 3,262 Studio Apartments in Washington with rent ranges from $744 to $6,821 with an average price of $1,963.
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 $19,230 with an average monthly rent of $2,401.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Washington range from $611 to $16,650. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,124.
How expensive are Washington Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,222 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Washington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $712 to $21,813 - averaging $3,624 for the location.
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