
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $1,500 (484 Rentals)


The Vista

River East-Oxon Run

Friendship Crossing

The Gardens

Naylor Gardens

River Hill Apartments

Cypress on Vine

Paradise At Parkside Apartments
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Brookland (Furnished Rooms)

Viva at Capitol Hill

Monroe (Furnished Rooms)

Garden Village

Wilmington Place

The Pentacle Group Apartments

Banneker Place

Dix Street Residences

Euclid (Furnished Rooms)

Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)
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Perry (Furnished Rooms)

Richardson (Furnished Rooms)

3825 Georgia Avenue, NW

6600 Luzon

The Louise on Western

Linwood Apartments
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Hilltop Apartments

Maplewood Apartments

The Renaissance Homes

Rockburne Estates

Delwin Apartments

Langston Views

Greenwood Manor Apartments

1724 Kalorama Rd NW

Bass Circle Apartments

800 Southern Avenue Apartment Homes

Channing E Phillips Homes

Eagles Crossing Apartments
Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Washington Studio Apartments | $2,154 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,586 | $724 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,797 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $600 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $925 | $7,382 |
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Getting Around Washington, DC
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
75 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Washington with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Washington is at Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living listed at $724.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Washington is $2,586.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Washington is a 2,238 square feet unit starting from $4,813 at Garfield Park.
What is the average size for Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Washington is currently 846 sq ft.
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