
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Howard University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,150 (93 Rentals)


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1816 New Hampshire Ave NW

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1350 Florida Ave NW

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The Diplomat

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Sixteen Hundred Apartments

1311 13th St NW

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The Burton

The Century

2112 New Hampshire Avenue

2639 15th St NW

The Argonne

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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 | $1,922 | $1,150 | $7,539 |
| Howard University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,546 | $868 | $6,334 |
| Howard University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,658 | $1,297 | $9,453 |
| Howard University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,217 | $1,614 | $10,000+ |
| Howard University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,999 | $1,514 | $5,083 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHoward University, Washington, DC
Ranked #13
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
Tubman Elementary School
Cardozo Education Campus
McKinley Middle School
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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 $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Howard University?
The cheapest apartment in Howard University is 1320 Fairmont St NW which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Howard University costs $2,436.
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 260 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 $1,156 which is $1,280 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Howard University.
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