
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the National Mall Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,579 (11 Rentals)


R Street Apartments

801 R Street Apartments

124 Q St NW, Unit 4

Cycle House
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The Golden Rule Plaza

King Towers

Channing E Phillips Homes

Liberty Place
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National Mall, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in National Mall?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Mall Studio Apartments | $2,177 | $1,150 | $7,759 |
| National Mall 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,050 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
National Mall 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,314 | $1,579 | $10,000+ |
| National Mall 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,601 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| National Mall 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,062 | $6,625 | $7,499 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNational Mall, Washington, DC
Ranked #6
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in National Mall, Washington, DC
School-Within-School @ Goding
School Without Walls High School
Walker-Jones Education Campus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap National Mall Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in National Mall?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in National Mall is under $1,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in National Mall?
The cheapest apartment in National Mall is Channing E Phillips Homes which is listed at $1,579, while the average apartment in National Mall costs $7,062.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in National Mall?
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 179 regular apartments in National Mall 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 National Mall?
Cheap apartments in National Mall have an average cost of $914 which is $6,148 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in National Mall.
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