
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Gateway area of Washington.


Boundary Stone Flats

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Union Heights

Bonsai Apartments

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The Iris

Link Apartments® H Street

Affinity at 2M

Jayde Parkside

Modera H Street

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Rowan
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Avec on H Street

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ONE501

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Anthology

The Residences at Gateway

Big Sky Flats

Parkway Plaza

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The Hale

The Florian

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Slate at NoMa

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Hanover 8th Street

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The 202

Cielo

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The Axis

The Santmyers

Coda on H

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The Gantry DC

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Press House

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Market House

The Metropolitan Apartments
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SoNYa

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Station House

The Jamison at Dakota Crossing

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OZMA

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Ledger Union Market

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Mira First & M

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Theory

The MO

Tribeca NOMA

2601 30th St NE
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Margarite

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3026 Channing St NE

2008 Bryant St NE

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LaSalle Park Apartments

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Castle Manor Apartments

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Landon Court Apartments

Palette at Arts District

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Addison Row

Studio 3807
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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 | $1,893 | $1,329 | $2,479 |
| Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $1,315 | $5,224 |
| Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,134 | $1,230 | $8,022 |
| Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,562 | $1,901 | $8,957 |
| Gateway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,523 | $6,496 | $6,551 |
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There are currently 50 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 Studio unit found at Union Heights priced from $1,283. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Heights | S4A | Studio,1BA | $1,283 |
| LaSalle Park Apartments | One Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Castle Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,381 |
| The Gale Eckington | Studio 1 Bath - S02 Affordable 80% | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Landon Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,431 |
| Bonsai Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,480 |
| The Iris | S5AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,529 |
| Affinity at 2M | Studio Plan A Market | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Link Apartments® H Street | S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,602 |
| Jayde Parkside | S2A - I | Studio,1BA | $1,615 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, DC
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $2.83 price per square foot Floorplan #5 Model at The Santmyers in the in the Dakota Crossing neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the B8 Model at The Jamison at Dakota Crossing starting at $2,715 with a $2.64 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Santmyers | Floorplan #5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.83 |
| The Jamison at Dakota Crossing | B8 | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
| The Residences at Gateway | 2 BED 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Boundary Stone Flats | 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1) | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
| Addison Row | PH2 A3P | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| LaSalle Park Apartments | Two Bedroom Balcony - Premium | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Landon Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Studio 3807 | The Corcoran | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Castle Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Bonsai Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.78 |
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 $1,615.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?
The cheapest apartment in Gateway is LaSalle Park Apartments which is listed at $1,315, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $6,523.
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 319 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 $1,058 which is $5,465 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.
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