
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,300 (27 Rentals)


1711 17th St NW

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950 25th St NW, Unit 4OX, Unit 4OX

1811-1815 S St NW

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Wakefield Hall

C H Houston
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1059 Paper Mill Ct NW

2139 Newport Pl NW

2908 Q St NW

Rocksboro Apartments

2032 Belmont Rd NW, Unit 530, Unit 530

1916 R St NW
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Rock Creek Gardens

2151 Cali Street

Square 50

1932 15th St NW, Unit 3, Unit 3

2121 N Street NW Unit 2

William Penn Apartments. Apt 103
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The Preston

Affordable apartment in Dupont Circle

2000 Connecticut Avenue

Hampton Courts

Brunswick House

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2141 I St NW, Unit 316, Unit 316

The Radway

1021 Arlington Blvd, Unit 540, Unit 540
West End, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Studio Apartments | $2,076 | $1,250 | $3,958 |
West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,169 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,595 | $2,086 | $10,000+ |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,144 | $2,407 | $10,000+ |
| West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,650 | $5,650 | $5,650 |
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Best Local Schools in West End, Washington, DC
Hyde-Addison Elementary School
School Without Walls High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West End?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?
The cheapest apartment in West End is R Street Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in West End costs $21,528.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?
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 143 regular apartments in West End 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 West End?
Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $861 which is $20,667 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.
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