
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fort Totten Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $930 (51 Rentals)


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5101 North Capitol St NE, Unit Top, Unit Top

Longfellow Arms

15 Gallatin St NE

113 Webster St NE

Chillum Manor Apartments

521 Powhatan Pl NW, Unit Lower Level, Unit Lower Level

Hawaiian Apartments

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230 Varnum St NE, Unit 2, Unit 2

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3944 7th St NE

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One Hawaii

Fort Totten Square

Michigan Park Commons

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Aventine Fort Totten

220 Hamilton St NW

5611 5th St NW

Northwood Gardens

Motif

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New Hampshire & First Apartments

1028 Crittenden St NE

4630 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit 1

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5021 1st St NW, Unit #4, Unit #4

5508 7th St NW, Unit C2

5040 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit 5000-201

5000 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit 201

5000 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit 201

5040 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit 307

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5408 4th St NW

The Delafield Apartments

Victory Hills

Riggs Crossing Senior Residences

5400 LLC - CORPORATE

220 Allison St NW

45 Missouri Ave NW

4008 Illinois Ave NW

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232 Hamilton St NW

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5414 1st Pl NW

126 Webster St NE

Kennedy Lofts

4034 7th St NE

1009 Chillum Rd, Unit 202, Unit 202

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Fort Totten, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Totten?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Totten Studio Apartments | $1,866 | $1,260 | $4,850 |
Fort Totten 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $930 | $3,819 |
| Fort Totten 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,501 | $1,750 | $6,424 |
| Fort Totten 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,402 | $2,087 | $4,500 |
| Fort Totten 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,675 | $3,750 | $5,600 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Totten Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fort Totten?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort Totten is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Totten?
The cheapest apartment in Fort Totten is 5408 4th St NW which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Fort Totten costs $4,675.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Totten?
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 19 regular apartments in Fort Totten 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 Totten?
Cheap apartments in Fort Totten have an average cost of $358 which is $4,317 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Totten.
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