
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,400 (13 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Gateway area of Washington.


The Jamison at Dakota Crossing

Jayde Parkside

2601 30th St NE

Boundary Stone Flats

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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 | $2,094 | $1,639 | $2,668 |
Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $1,463 | $4,209 |
Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $1,759 | $5,539 |
Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,341 | $2,424 | $4,665 |
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There are currently 13 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 LaSalle Park Apartments priced from $1,463. Parkway Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,590. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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LaSalle Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,463 |
Parkway Plaza | 1BR LARGE L-LEVEL 2 WICs | 1BR,1BA | $1,590 |
The Jamison at Dakota Crossing | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,639 |
Jayde Parkside | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
Affinity at 2M | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, DC
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $2.61 price per square foot 2BR LARGE L-LEVEL 1 WIC Model at Parkway Plaza in the in the Dakota Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,295. 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 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. |
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Parkway Plaza | 2BR LARGE L-LEVEL 1 WIC | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Boundary Stone Flats | 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1) | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
Affinity at 2M | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.83 |
Addison Row | PH2 A1P | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
LaSalle Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
The MO | One Bedroom A1K | 1BR,1BA | $4.28 |
Jayde Parkside | S2A | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
The Jamison at Dakota Crossing | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
AVA NoMa | S1-451-sch-1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.33 |
Link Apartments® H Street | A1-Alt | 1BR,1BA | $4.13 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
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- 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 $2,064.
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 $2,597.
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 259 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 $1,790 which is $807 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.
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