
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Howard University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $868 (83 Rentals)


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The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+

411 Hobart Pl NW

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1346 Kenyon St NW, Unit C - Room 2

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1 Florida Ave NE, Unit SI FL4-ID959

The Milestone on Belmont
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Totten Tower L.P.

3542 6th St NW

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3060 16th St NW

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1008 Fairmont St NW

1408 P St NW

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The Citadel

1458 Columbia Rd NW

301 U St NW, Unit #1

57 Bates St NW

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NoMa 1324

768 Quebec Place NW

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1 Florida Ave NE, Unit SI FL3-ID955

Tivoli Gardens

1316 Spring Rd NW

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1645 Park Rd NW, Unit Park Row 1/2

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Judd and Weiler

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130 V St NW, Unit 130 V Street NW

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3211 Georgia Ave NW

The Corcoran

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Howard University, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Howard University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University Studio Apartments | $1,919 | $1,150 | $7,803 |
Howard University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,566 | $868 | $6,185 |
| Howard University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,675 | $1,275 | $9,477 |
| Howard University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,236 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Howard University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,519 | $1,514 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHoward University, Washington, DC
Ranked #16
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Howard University, Washington, DC
Raymond Elementary School
Cardozo Education Campus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Howard University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Howard University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Howard University is under $1,363.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Howard University?
The cheapest apartment in Howard University is The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ which is listed at $948, while the average apartment in Howard University costs $2,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Howard 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 228 regular apartments in Howard 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 Howard University?
Cheap apartments in Howard University have an average cost of $987 which is $1,463 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Howard University.
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