
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,400 (35 Rentals)


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The Shelby

Capital Plaza Apartments

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320 Constitution Ave NE

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Modera H Street

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McTory

1318 Corbin Pl NE, Unit B
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Bell Capitol Hill

Avec on H Street

The Jacob

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Capitol Park Plaza and Twins

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Parc Riverside

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Anthology

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Blackbird
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305 C St NE, Unit 308

The Stanton

510 8th St NE

The Rushmore

770 C Street Phase I

The Congressional

The Paxton
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21 6th St NE

115 E St SE

President Adams Building

Capitol Park Tower

121 12th St SE

817 Delaware Ave SW

333 2nd St NE

Meridian on First
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitol Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Capitol Hill Studio Apartments | $2,029 | $1,400 | $5,662 |
| Capitol Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $875 | $7,887 |
| Capitol Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,475 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Capitol Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,317 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Capitol Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,749 | $4,000 | $5,300 |
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Best Local Schools in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Watkins Elementary School
Eliot-Hine Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Capitol Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol Hill is under $1,655.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol Hill is The Shelby which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Capitol Hill costs $5,579.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 73 regular apartments in Capitol Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Capitol Hill?
Cheap apartments in Capitol Hill have an average cost of $247 which is $5,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Hill.
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