Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (48 Rentals)

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The Hecht Warehouse
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$1,057 - $7,138
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The Hecht Warehouse

1401 New York Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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Union Heights
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$1,198 - $3,607
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Union Heights

1676 Maryland Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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Hendrix Apartments
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$1,300 - $2,150
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Hendrix Apartments

1326 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Iris
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$1,529 - $3,990
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The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Rowan
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$1,625 - $3,710
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Rowan

2607 Reed St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Anthology
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$1,716 - $10,932
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Anthology

625 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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ONE501
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$1,818 - $4,431
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ONE501

1501 Harry Thomas Way NEWashington, DC 20002
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Station House
$1,886 - $6,621
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Station House

701 2nd St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Market House
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$1,924 - $8,285
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Market House

1240 3rd St NEWashington, DC 20002
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SoNYa
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$1,946 - $5,278
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SoNYa

40 Patterson St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The 202
$1,962 - $6,076
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The 202

202 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Hale
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$1,971 - $5,292
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The Hale

1150 1st St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Mira First & M
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$1,983 - $7,291
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Mira First & M

1160 1st St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Press House
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$1,993 - $6,921
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Press House

331 N St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Gantry DC
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$2,093 - $9,025
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The Gantry DC

300 Morse St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Hanover 8th Street
$2,117 - $5,137
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Hanover 8th Street

3201 8th St NEWashington, DC 20017
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Ledger Union Market
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$2,126 - $4,245
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Ledger Union Market

1320 4th St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Slate at NoMa
$2,199 - $7,537
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Slate at NoMa

51 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Washington Overlook
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Washington Overlook

3502 Commodore Joshua Barney Dr NEWashington, DC 20018
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LaSalle Park Apartments
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$1,315 - $2,112
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LaSalle Park Apartments

5443 16th AveHyattsville, MD 20782
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Landon Court Apartments
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$1,431 - $1,874
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Landon Court Apartments

3601 Gallatin StHyattsville, MD 20782
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Addison Row
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$1,682 - $5,772
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Addison Row

4800 Addison RdCapitol Heights, MD 20743
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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 Union Heights priced from $1,198. Hendrix Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union HeightsA2A1BR,1BA$1,198
Hendrix ApartmentsStudio IZStudio,1BA$1,300
LaSalle Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Balcony1BR,1BA$1,315
Brookland Manor1A 1x1 Conventional1BR,1BA$1,352
Castle Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,381
Landon Court Apartments1 Bedroom Balcony1BR,1BA$1,431
The Hecht WarehouseSDStudio,1BA$1,433
The IrisS2AFFStudio,1BA$1,529
Big Sky Flats1x1 539 SF1BR,1BA$1,560
Vesta Parkside ApartmentsStudio, Tier 29Studio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, DC

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $2.69 price per square foot B5 Model at The Jamison at Dakota Crossing in the in the Dakota Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,676. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the 2 BED 2 BATH Model at The Residences at Gateway starting at $2,085 with a $2.14 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.
The Jamison at Dakota CrossingB52BR,2BA$2.69
The Residences at Gateway2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.14
Boundary Stone Flats2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1)2BR,2BA$2.47
Addison RowPH2 A3PM1BR,1BA$2.64
Bonsai Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.49
LaSalle Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Balcony - Premium2BR,1BA$2.40
Landon Court Apartments1 Bedroom Balcony1BR,1BA$2.04
Studio 3807The Corcoran1BR,1BA$2.73
Brookland Manor1A 1x1 Conventional1BR,1BA$1.96
Castle Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Premium1BR,1BA$2.47

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gateway Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gateway?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gateway is at Union Heights listed at $1,274.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gateway Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gateway Apartment is $1,198 at Union Heights.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gateway Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gateway is starting from $1,583 at LaSalle Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Gateway Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gateway Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at LaSalle Park Apartments and starts from $1,901.

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