
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fort McNair Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $491 (35 Rentals)


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Fort McNair, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort McNair?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort McNair Studio Apartments | $2,048 | $1,149 | $4,148 |
| Fort McNair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,576 | $825 | $9,547 |
Fort McNair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,574 | $491 | $10,000+ |
| Fort McNair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,480 | $1,114 | $10,000+ |
| Fort McNair 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $600 | $3,750 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFort Mcnair, Washington, DC
Ranked #4
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Fort Mcnair, Washington, DC
Amidon-Bowen Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort McNair Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fort McNair?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort McNair is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort McNair?
The cheapest apartment in Fort McNair is Oxford Manor which is listed at $491, while the average apartment in Fort McNair costs $3,538.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort McNair?
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 325 regular apartments in Fort McNair 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 Fort McNair?
Cheap apartments in Fort McNair have an average cost of $783 which is $2,755 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort McNair.
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