
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, NC from $500 (48 Rentals)
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Highland

414 W M.L.K. Jr Dr

1317 Highland Dr

Alderbrook Pointe

Quail Ridge Apartments

Azalea Gardens

Rosemont Apartments

Cypress Gardens
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Wesley South at East Carolina

Melbourne Park

Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments

Campus Walk at East Carolina

Willoughby

Cherry Court Apartments

Cypress Pointe Apartments

Ashton Woods at East Carolina

Thirteen08
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Arlington Village Townhomes

The Gables at Brownlea

Southgate

Valera East

Kings Place Apartments

Centre Court Apartments

Pointe At Wimbledon

Old Firetower Place

Taylor Place Apartments
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Chancellor on 5th

402 Lewis Street

3020 Adams Blvd

3033 Adams Blvd

3027 Adams Blvd

Elm Villa Apartments

Brookridge

1495 Eli Bowen Rd

Wedgewood Arms Apartments
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Cedar Court

1902 Myrtle St

Bells Fork Village

2101 Montclair Ave

Whitebridge Apartments

Bells Fork Crossing Apartments

Bennett

113 Ridge Pl

3811 Sterling Pointe Dr
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330 Brownlea Dr

334 Brownlea Dr

202 Shiloh Dr
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 | $1,079 | $949 | $1,329 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $650 | $1,475 |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,261 | $589 | $1,730 |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,293 | $559 | $1,985 |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $569 | $2,356 |
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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 Azalea Gardens in the Southeast Greenville neighborhood priced from $650. Cypress Gardens in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azalea Gardens | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Cypress Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Wesley South at East Carolina | One Bedroom Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| University Edge & Dickinson Lofts | 3BR/3BA - C1 | 3BR,3BA | $815 |
| Campus Walk at East Carolina | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Willoughby | Elite 1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Ashton Woods at East Carolina | Two Bedroom 750 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Thirteen08 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Arlington Village Townhomes | 2/1.5 - A | 2BR,1BA | $945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, NC and Nearby
As of July 10, 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 Three Bedroom Model at Sunset Pointe Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Southeast 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 |
| Sunset Pointe Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.15 |
| Alderbrook Pointe | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Cherry Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.87 |
| Eastern on 10th | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.72 |
| Arlington Village Townhomes | 2/1.5 - A | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| University Edge & Dickinson Lofts | 2BR/2BA - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| The Landing Student Living | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Willoughby | Elite 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Cypress Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Apartment is $650 at Azalea Gardens.
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 $850 at Cypress Gardens.
What is the most affordable Washington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Washington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at University Edge & Dickinson Lofts and starts from $815.
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