
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Del Ray/St Elmo Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,299 (18 Rentals)


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Del Ray/St Elmo, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Del Ray/St Elmo Studio Apartments | $1,892 | $1,299 | $2,736 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,332 | $1,292 | $5,490 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,052 | $1,676 | $8,903 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,593 | $1,921 | $6,509 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,540 | $6,418 | $8,663 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Ray/St Elmo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Del Ray/St Elmo is under $1,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo?
The cheapest apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo is The Square at 511 Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo costs $7,540.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Del Ray/St Elmo?
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 36 regular apartments in Del Ray/St Elmo 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 Del Ray/St Elmo?
Cheap apartments in Del Ray/St Elmo have an average cost of $289 which is $7,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Del Ray/St Elmo.
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