4 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC Under $500 (1 Rental)
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Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Washington Studio Apartments | $2,147 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,577 | $720 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,357 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,771 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,029 | $600 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,733 | $925 | $9,460 |
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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 Washington
How much are Studio apartments in Washington?
There are currently 1,330 Studio Apartments in Washington with rent ranges from $900 to $15,555 with an average price of $2,147.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Washington Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Washington ranges from $720 to $11,951 with an average monthly rent of $2,577.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Washington range from $800 to $17,879. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,357.
How expensive are Washington Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 985 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Washington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $21,089 - averaging $3,771 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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