
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Gateway area of Washington.


HR Crawford Apartments

The Gale Eckington

Pinnacle

Modera H Street

Link Apartments® H Street

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Union Heights

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Anthology

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The Iris

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Rowan

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The Jamison at Dakota Crossing

Affinity at 2M

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Big Sky Flats

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SoNYa

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The Florian

Parkway Plaza

2601 30th St NE

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The Axis

Boundary Stone Flats

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The Belgard

Hanover 8th Street

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The 202

Avec on H Street

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Market House

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Station House

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Slate at NoMa

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Theory

The MO

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Ledger Union Market

Mira First & M

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OZMA

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The Gantry DC

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3026 Channing St NE

3202 Banneker Dr NE

Capitol Square Apartments

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Landon Court Apartments

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Gateway, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gateway?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Studio Apartments | $1,784 | $1,066 | $2,430 |
| Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $749 | $3,532 |
| Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,075 | $1,583 | $5,458 |
| Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,351 | $1,258 | $8,957 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gateway Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Gateway Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gateway area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Capitol Square Apartments priced from $1,250. LaSalle Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| LaSalle Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| The Gale Eckington | Studio 1 Bath - S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,394 |
| Landon Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,431 |
| Modera H Street | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
| Union Heights | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,443 |
| Anthology | S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,492 |
| The Iris | S5AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,529 |
| Castle Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,530 |
| Bonsai Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, DC
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $2.65 price per square foot PH2 A3PM Model at Addison Row in the in the Burrville neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the A1T Model at Tribeca NOMA starting at $2,120 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gateway apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Addison Row | PH2 A3PM | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Tribeca NOMA | A1T | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| LaSalle Park Apartments | Two Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Landon Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Castle Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Bonsai Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.78 |
| Studio 3807 | The Prado | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
| Capitol Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| The Jamison at Dakota Crossing | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.02 |
| The Gale Eckington | Studio 1 Bath - S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.15 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gateway Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gateway?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gateway is under $1,545.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?
The cheapest apartment in Gateway is Capitol Square Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $4,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gateway?
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 407 regular apartments in Gateway 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 Gateway?
Cheap apartments in Gateway have an average cost of $987 which is $3,408 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.
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