
Cheap Apartments for Rent by Owner in Washington, DC from $500 (30 Rentals)
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1560 Fort DuPont St SE, Unit 1

312 18th Pl NE, Unit 4

1612 H St SE, Unit Basement

2454 Tunlaw Rd NW, Unit Basement Apartment

3007 20th St NE, Unit 2

1518 Isherwood St NE, Unit Isherwood Apt

3712 R St NW, Unit Basement

1343 Somerset Pl NW, Unit Bright Basement Apartment

1937 Summit Pl NE, Unit Sweet Studio in Eckington

1909 Constitution Ave NE, Unit 4

729 Congress St SE, Unit Studio Basement Apartment

1541 N Carolina Ave NE, Unit B

230 Varnum St NE, Unit 2

921 52nd St NE, Unit 2

3611 R St NW, Unit Georgetown Gem

3025 Ontario Rd NW, Unit 403

304 Tennessee Ave NE, Unit Capitol Hill Efficiency

2929 Ordway St NW, Unit NA

4313 Knox Road, Unit Single room

2710 Calgary Ave, Unit Kanza

2413 Harmon Rd, Unit B1

10765 Lester St, Unit Updated gem near park

25 Balmoral Dr E, Unit River View

10139 Riggs Rd, Unit Basement apartment

4850 Rugby Ave

4104 Queensbury Rd, Unit 2

5806 McKinley St, Unit A
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Washington Studio Apartments | $2,123 | $898 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,588 | $651 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,363 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,938 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $1,089 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,616 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,382 | $7,382 | $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
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Washington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington is under $1,005.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Washington is Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living which is listed at $724, while the average apartment in Washington costs $4,571.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington?
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 30,269 regular apartments in Washington 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 Washington?
Cheap apartments in Washington have an average cost of $614 which is $3,957 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.