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Gateway, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gateway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gateway area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Union Heights priced from $1,400. LaSalle Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,463. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union HeightsS4AStudio,1BA$1,400
LaSalle Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,463
The Hecht WarehouseSDStudio,1BA$1,588
The Metropolitan ApartmentsTier 18: STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,599
The Jamison at Dakota CrossingS1Studio,1BA$1,659
Addison RowPH1 A11BR,1BA$1,687
Northwood Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Big Sky FlatsUrsa Minor- J21BR,1BA$1,703
Jayde ParksideS1A - IStudio,1BA$1,730
Link Apartments® H StreetS4-AStudio,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, DC

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $3.11 price per square foot C13 Model at Rowan in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $3,176. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1) Model at Boundary Stone Flats starting at $2,212 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Mayfair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gateway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RowanC132BR,2BA$3.11
Boundary Stone Flats2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1)2BR,2BA$2.57
Addison RowPH2 A3PM1BR,1BA$2.58
Northwood Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
Parkway Plaza1BR LARGE T-LEVEL 2 WICs1BR,1BA$2.59
LaSalle Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.48
The SantmyersFloorplan #11BR,1BA$2.75
Artisan 4100Blacksmith1BR,1BA$2.94
The Palette at Arts DistrictSoyerStudio ,1BA$3.24
Jayde ParksideS2A - IStudio ,1BA$3.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gateway, Washington, DC

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Gateway Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,745.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?

The cheapest apartment in Gateway is LaSalle Park Apartments which is listed at $1,463, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $6,735.

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 217 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 $647 which is $6,088 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.

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