
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the U Street Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $868 (20 Rentals)


1815 Vernon St NW

1323 Florida Ave NW

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1826 Vernon St NW, Unit SI FL-1-ID177

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Adams Garden Towers
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2120 Vermont Ave NW

1440 W St NW

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Wakefield Hall

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2005 11th St NW

1724 Kalorama Rd NW
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The Milestone On Belmont

1932 15th St NW, Unit 3

1451 W St NW

Geno Baroni

1750 T St NW

The Radway
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1765 U St NW

1809 Belmont
U Street, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in U Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| U Street Studio Apartments | $2,133 | $1,499 | $2,951 |
U Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,702 | $868 | $4,722 |
| U Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,288 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap U Street Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in U Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in U Street is under $1,999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in U Street?
The cheapest apartment in U Street is Adams Garden Towers which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in U Street costs $3,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in U Street?
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 19 regular apartments in U Street that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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