
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Howard University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,248 (107 Rentals)


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The Woodner

C H Houston

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The Glenwood Apartments

R Street Apartments

3435 Holmead Pl NW, Unit 309

3435 Holmead Pl NW, Unit 417

3435 Holmead Pl NW, Unit 209

Holmead Apartments

The Cromwell
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3435 Holmead Pl NW, Unit 209

3435 Holmead Pl NW, Unit 309

3435 Holmead Pl NW, Unit 413

3435 Holmead Pl NW, Unit 510

3435 Holmead Pl NW, Unit 516

3435 Holmead Pl NW, Unit 611

3435 Holmead Pl NW, Unit 612

3435 Holmead Pl NW, Unit 610

3435 Holmead Pl NW, Unit 611
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3435 Holmead Pl NW, Unit 612

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3435 Holmead Pl NW, Unit 210

Tivoli Gardens

1441 Harvard Street Apartments

Park Morton I

The Gale Eckington
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Highview and Castle Manor

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The Chalfonte

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The Croydon
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Adams Garden Towers

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1443 Parkwood Pl NW

The Diplomat

7th Flats

Majestic

Howard Manor
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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 | $1,908 | $1,248 | $3,997 |
| Howard University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,601 | $868 | $6,880 |
| Howard University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,815 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
| Howard University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,049 | $1,682 | $7,500 |
| Howard University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,839 | $4,595 | $5,083 |
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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.
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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 $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Howard University?
The cheapest apartment in Howard University is The Woodner which is listed at $1,248, while the average apartment in Howard University costs $7,706.
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 300 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 $1,266 which is $6,440 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Howard University.
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