
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $825 (53 Rentals)


Linwood Apartments

Langston Views

Naylor Gardens

Skyland Apartments

1936 Naylor Rd SE

1603 28th St SE

Fairlawn Marshall

Bowen Flats

2843 Minnesota Ave SE
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2514 N St SE

1422 W St SE

2726 Fort Baker Dr SE

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

1727 28th St SE, Unit 202

2713 Fort Baker Dr SE

1733 Minnesota Ave SE

1630 16th St SE

Oxford Manor

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4
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2612 29th St SE

Park Naylor

1319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

1204 Talbert St SE

Galen Terrace

Fort Stanton Apartments

Carver Hall Apartments

1521 28th Street SE

1527 28th St SE

River East-Fairlawn Gardens
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L'Enfant Apartments

Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior Living

The Bixby

711 G St SE

1621 17th Pl SE

1601 18th St SE

1422 W Street SE 2

The Bridge

Roundtree Residences

1501 27th St SE, Unit 406
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The Clara

Aspire Apartments

1925 Minnesota Ave SE

Frederick Douglass

The Robinson Apartments Anacostia

1907 Marion Barry Ave SE, Unit 7

2400 Marion Barry Ave SE

2410 Marion Barry Ave SE

1928 Naylor Rd
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Southeast Washington, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Washington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Washington Studio Apartments | $2,044 | $1,660 | $2,312 |
Southeast Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $825 | $3,245 |
| Southeast Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $1,100 | $3,782 |
| Southeast Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $1,600 | $5,433 |
| Southeast Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,577 | $3,304 | $3,850 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSoutheast Washington, Washington, DC
Ranked #147
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Southeast Washington, Washington, DC
Ketcham Elementary School
Anacostia High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Washington Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Washington is Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Southeast Washington costs $7,732.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Washington?
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 27 regular apartments in Southeast Washington 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 Southeast Washington?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Washington have an average cost of $256 which is $7,476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Washington.
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