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$1,770 - $4,356Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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40 Patterson St NEWashington, DC 20002
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$1,793 - $5,272Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1501 Harry Thomas Way NEWashington, DC 20002
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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3502 Commodore Joshua Barney Dr NEWashington, DC 20018
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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 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 $1,330. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capitol Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
LaSalle Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,330
Union HeightsS1AStudio,1BA$1,444
Link Apartments® H StreetS4-AStudio,1BA$1,521
Ledger Union Market1 Bedroom Junior (IZ)1BR,1BA$1,590
Studio 3807The PradoStudio,1BA$1,596
Affinity at 2MStudio Plan A MarketStudio,1BA$1,600
Addison RowPH1 A11BR,1BA$1,610
Big Sky FlatsOrion (J4 - J6)1BR,1BA$1,615
Jayde ParksideS1A - IStudio,1BA$1,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, DC

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $2.86 price per square foot B2 Model at Tribeca NOMA in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,410. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the 2BR LARGE T-LEVEL 1 WIC Model at Parkway Plaza starting at $2,298 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Dakota Crossing 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.
Tribeca NOMAB22BR,2BA$2.86
Parkway Plaza2BR LARGE T-LEVEL 1 WIC2BR,1BA$2.61
Boundary Stone Flats2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1)2BR,2BA$2.45
Addison RowPH2 A3PM1BR,1BA$2.49
The Metropolitan ApartmentsApartment 130/130A1BR,1BA$2.80
The SantmyersFloorplan #11BR,1BA$2.75
The Jamison at Dakota CrossingA21BR,1BA$3.01
Studio 3807The PradoStudio ,1BA$2.87
Capitol Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
LaSalle Park ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gateway, Washington, DC

Ranked #36

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,645.

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 $4,837.

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 297 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 $885 which is $3,952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

Written by: Steve Lilly

I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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