
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, NC from $559 (40 Rentals)
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Highland

1317 Highland Dr

Azalea Gardens

The Horizon Student Living

Rosemont Apartments

Thirteen08

Arlington Pointe
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Willoughby

Cherry Court Apartments

Cypress Pointe Apartments

Melbourne Park

Ashton Woods at East Carolina
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Southgate

Arlington Village Townhomes

The Gables at Brownlea

218 Wyndham Cir

Valera East

Old Firetower Place

Taylor Place Apartments

1803 E 6th St
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Chancellor on 5th

402 Lewis Street

3020 Adams Blvd

3027 Adams Blvd

1805 E 6th St

Cypress Gardens

Elm Villa Apartments

Brookridge
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Wedgewood Arms Apartments

1902 Myrtle St

Cedar Court

Bells Fork Village

Whitebridge Apartments

Bells Fork Crossing Apartments

113 Ridge Pl

Bennett
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Washington, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Studio Apartments | $1,141 | $949 | $1,329 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,204 | $650 | $2,050 |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $639 | $2,000 |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $559 | $1,930 |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $699 | $1,700 |
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Cheapest Available Washington Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Washington, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Old Firetower Place in the Magnolia Ridge neighborhood priced from $386. Azalea Gardens in the Southeast Greenville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Firetower Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $386 |
| Azalea Gardens | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| The Horizon Student Living | The Dickinson - 2028 Spring Lease (Horizon) | 4BR,4BA | $705 |
| Thirteen08 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Arlington Pointe | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Wesley South at East Carolina | One Bedroom Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| Rosemont Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $810 |
| Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| University Edge & Dickinson Lofts | 3BR/3BA - C1 | 3BR,3BA | $835 |
| Cherry Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, NC and Nearby
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Centre Court Apartments in the in the Magnolia Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,193. The second greatest value Washington apartment is the 3 Bed, 3 Bath Model at Yugo Greenville Uptown starting at $819 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Court Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Yugo Greenville Uptown | 3 Bed, 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $0.67 |
| Alderbrook Pointe | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Eastern on 10th | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.73 |
| The Grove Greenville | Joyner | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.61 |
| Arlington Village Townhomes | 2/1.5 - A | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| The Boundary at West End | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| The Landing Student Living | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Willoughby | Elite 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Old Firetower Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Washington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Washington is at Yugo Greenville Campus Towers listed at $949.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Apartment is $386 at Old Firetower Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington is starting from $448 at Old Firetower Place.
What is the most affordable Washington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Washington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Old Firetower Place and starts from $505.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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