Cheap Low Income Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC from $500 (97 Rentals)
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Huntwood Courts Apartments

Woodberry Village

Carver Terrace Apartments

Matthews Memorial Terrace

Madison Courts

Capitol Park Plaza And Twins

The Grove at Parkside

Wilmington Place
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River Hill Apartments

Rockburne Estates

800 Southern Avenue Apartment Homes

1724 Kalorama Rd NW

Residences at Hayes

Park Morton I

Dix Street Residences

Bass Circle Apartments

Longfellow Arms

Highland Terrace Apartments

Holmead Apartments

Maplewood Apartments

Brightwood Communities

The Village at Chesapeake

State House Apartments

The Pentacle Group Apartments

Channing E Phillips Homes

Fort Chaplin Park

Providence Place

The Atrium

Metro Village Apartments

Hillstone Apartments

The Gale Eckington

Boundary Stone Flats

The Grays on Pennsylvania

Maple View Flats

Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living

Charter House

Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments

Woodland Springs

Park Montgomery West

Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community

Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court

The Glens at Reed Station

Glenarden Apartments

Addison Chapel
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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 | $2,137 | $895 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,582 | $724 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,366 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,937 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $1,089 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,546 | $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 $980.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Washington is 5424 Old Temple Hill Rd which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Washington costs $4,555.
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 30,697 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 $618 which is $3,937 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.