
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (42 Rentals)
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HR Crawford Apartments

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Affinity at 2M

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Modera H Street

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The Iris

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Market House

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The Jamison at Dakota Crossing

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The Belgard

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Boundary Stone Flats

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Press House

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Gables Union Market

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Slate at NoMa

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The Hale

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Theory
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The Santmyers

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Capitol Square Apartments

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Castle Manor Apartments

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Landon Court Apartments

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The Palette at Arts District

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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 | $1,810 | $1,066 | $2,338 |
| Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $1,144 | $3,862 |
| Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,054 | $1,583 | $5,076 |
| Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,924 | $1,258 | $6,528 |
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There are currently 42 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 Capitol Square Apartments priced from $1,250. Union Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,252. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Union Heights | S4A | Studio,1BA | $1,252 |
| LaSalle Park Apartments | Studio Den | Studio,1BA | $1,262 |
| Castle Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,381 |
| Affinity at 2M | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan B Market | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
| Modera H Street | S04 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Iris | S5AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,529 |
| Bonsai Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Landon Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
| SoNYa | A1.1 | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,588 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, DC
As of February 26, 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 2BR LARGE L-LEVEL 1 WIC Model at Parkway Plaza starting at $2,200 with a $2.50 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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| The Santmyers | Floorplan #5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.83 |
| Parkway Plaza | 2BR LARGE L-LEVEL 1 WIC | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Boundary Stone Flats | 2 Bed/2 Bath (251bc1) | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Addison Row | PH2 A3PM | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Castle Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Landon Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Studio 3807 | The Corcoran | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Bonsai Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.78 |
| Capitol Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| LaSalle Park Apartments | Studio Den | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
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 $1,588.
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 $4,175.
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 358 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 $1,170 which is $3,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.
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