
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the George Washington University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $775 (125 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit B

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit C

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home in Logan Circle, Unit BE

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit B

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Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit A

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit D
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Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit D

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit B

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit D

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit D

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit A

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit A
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Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit B

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit B

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit D

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit D

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit B
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1811-1815 S St NW

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home in Logan Circle, Unit 3D

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home in Logan Circle, Unit 3C

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit A

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit A

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit C

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Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home in Logan Circle, Unit 2B

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Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit A

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit D

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit C

Q Street Apartments

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Dupont Circle, Unit C

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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 | $2,256 | $1,150 | $7,432 |
| George Washington University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,276 | $1,440 | $7,345 |
| George Washington University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,231 | $1,716 | $10,000+ |
| George Washington University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,738 | $1,981 | $10,000+ |
| George Washington University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,610 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 Studio unit found at 1811-1815 S St NW priced from $1,295. 1815 Riggs LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,330. 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 | Studio, 1BA | $1,295 |
| 1815 Riggs LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,330 |
| R Street Apartments | EFF | Studio, 1BA | $1,346 |
| 1630 R Street | Studio-Tier14 | Studio, 1BA | $1,550 |
| State House Apartments | EFF | Studio, 1BA | $1,568 |
| 1512 CORCORAN ST NW | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,599 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | Studio 08 Tier | Studio, 1BA | $1,599 |
| The Shoremeade | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,599 |
| Rocksboro Apartments | Studio 09 Tier | Studio, 1BA | $1,637 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in George Washington University, DC
As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the George Washington University area is the $2.49 price per square foot 3215 O St #4 Model at 3215 O St NW in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,615. The second greatest value George Washington University apartment is the 2 bed / 2 bath Model at 2149 N St NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood starting at $3,000 with a $3.00 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3215 O St NW | 3215 O St #4 | 2BR, 1BA | $2.49 |
| 2149 N St NW | 2 bed / 2 bath | 2BR, 2BA | $3.00 |
| Columbia Plaza | Vermont | 1BR, 1BA | $3.55 |
| The Seville | 1 Bedroom + Den | 1BR, 1BA | $3.63 |
| Newport West | 1 Bedroom + Den | 1BR, 1BA | $3.08 |
| Boston House | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $3.42 |
| President Madison | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $3.32 |
| Pennsylvania House | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2.95 |
| State House Apartments | EFF | Studio, 1BA | $3.48 |
| 1815 Riggs LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $3.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGeorge Washington University, Washington, DC
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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in George Washington University, Washington, DC
Ross Elementary School
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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 $1,637.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in George Washington University?
The cheapest apartment in George Washington University is R Street Apartments which is listed at $1,440, while the average apartment in George Washington University costs $3,040.
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 111 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 $563 which is $2,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in George Washington University.
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