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The DC Housing Strategy: Balancing Career & Lifestyle Near Top Washington DC Area Employers

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property at 425 8th St NW

$1,810

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Dec 26

425 8th St NW

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Ritch Homes Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ritch Homes Apartments

1420-1424 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Washington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Washington and the best places to live with original content written by Local Expert Steve Lilly

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King Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

King Towers

1220 12th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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1916 R St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

1916 R St NW

1916 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
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2151 Cali Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

2151 Cali Street

2151 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
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1514 26th St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

1514 26th St NW

1514 26th St NWWashington, DC 20007
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Rock Creek Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Creek Gardens

2511 Q St NWWashington, DC 20007
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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Dupont Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dupont Apartments

1717 20th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Preston
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Preston

1743 P St NWWashington, DC 20036
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2000 Connecticut Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Connecticut Avenue

2000 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Washington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Washington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Washington is under $1,540.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Washington?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Washington is King Towers which is listed at $1,127, while the average apartment in Downtown Washington costs $7,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Washington?

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 351 regular apartments in Downtown Washington 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 Downtown Washington?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Washington have an average cost of $857 which is $6,643 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Washington.

Expert Rental Resources

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