
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the The Wharf Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,593 (31 Rentals)


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Gallery 64

The MO

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Crossing DC

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Crystal Plaza

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The Wharf, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Wharf?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wharf Studio Apartments | $2,101 | $1,440 | $7,808 |
The Wharf 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,713 | $1,593 | $9,598 |
| The Wharf 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,851 | $1,908 | $10,000+ |
| The Wharf 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,279 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Wharf, Washington, DC
Ranked #39
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Wharf Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Wharf?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Wharf is under $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Wharf?
The cheapest apartment in The Wharf is Union Heights which is listed at $1,593, while the average apartment in The Wharf costs $4,423.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Wharf?
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 592 regular apartments in The Wharf 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 The Wharf?
Cheap apartments in The Wharf have an average cost of $1,735 which is $2,688 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Wharf.
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