
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the George Washington University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (52 Rentals)
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C H Houston

1811-1815 S St NW

R Street Apartments

1500 Mass

State House Apartments

Rocksboro Apartments

1630 R Street

The Baystate

The Phoenix Apartments

Columbia Plaza Apartments

The Croydon

Sixteen Hundred Apartments

1408 P St NW

2147 N St NW

Hightowers Apartments

922 24th St NW

1701 16th St NW

1718 Corcoran St NW

Miramar

The York and Potomac Park

The 925 Apartments

Pennsylvania House

1616 Corcoran St NW, Unit 1

The Flats at Dupont Circle

President Madison

522 21st St NW

1801 16th St NW

The Windermere-Harrowgate
George Washington University, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in George Washington University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University Studio Apartments | $2,196 | $1,099 | $3,865 |
| George Washington University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,035 | $1,395 | $7,830 |
| George Washington University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,777 | $2,090 | $10,000+ |
| George Washington University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,568 | $1,981 | $10,000+ |
| George Washington University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,350 | $5,250 | $8,300 |
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Cheapest Available George Washington University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the George Washington University area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at 1811-1815 S St NW priced from $1,300. R Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,351. Here are the most affordable George Washington University apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1811-1815 S St NW | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| R Street Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,351 |
| The Shelburne Apartments | Renovated Studio 06 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,459 |
| 1815 Riggs LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,480 |
| Square 50 | The Capitol | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
| State House Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,551 |
| 1500 Mass | FPB 423 | Studio,1BA | $1,565 |
| Rocksboro Apartments | Studio 06 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,589 |
| 1630 R Street | Studio-Tier14 | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | Studio 10 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,649 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in George Washington University, DC
As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the George Washington University area is the $3.41 price per square foot 5BR/3.0BA Model at Frontier Townhomes in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,800. The second greatest value George Washington University apartment is the 3039 M St NW Model at 3039 M St NW, Unit Apartment 2 starting at $3,402 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for George Washington University apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Townhomes | 5BR/3.0BA | 5BR,3BA | $3.41 |
| 3039 M St NW, Unit Apartment 2 | 3039 M St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Andover House | A1AD | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 1820 Swann St NW | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 1508 17th St NW, Unit Unit1 | 1508 17th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 1616 Corcoran St NW, Unit 1 | 1616 Corcoran St NW | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
| 1827 Swann St NW, Unit 3 | 1827 Swann St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Rock Creek Gardens | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Pennsylvania House | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
| Square 50 | The Capitol | Studio ,1BA | $2.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap George Washington University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in George Washington University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in George Washington University is under $1,649.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in George Washington University?
The cheapest apartment in George Washington University is 1811-1815 S St NW which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in George Washington University costs $10,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in George Washington University?
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 91 regular apartments in George Washington University 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 George Washington University?
Cheap apartments in George Washington University have an average cost of $271 which is $10,479 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in George Washington University.
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