Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC from $500 (104 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Washington.

close
View Me
770 C Street Phase I
Built in 2016Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

770 C Street Phase I

770 C StWashington, DC 20003
Senior Living
close
View Me
Visionary Square
Built in 20161 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Visionary Square

2401 Washington Pl NEWashington, DC 20018
Senior Living
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Entwine Apartments
Built in 2022Studio Apartments

Entwine Apartments

218 Vine St NWWashington, DC 20012
Senior Living
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Parkway Overlook Apartments
Built in 20191 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Overlook Apartments

2841 Robinson Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
MDXL Flats
Built in 20231 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MDXL Flats

1530 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
The Paxton
Built in 2024Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Paxton

1605 Benning Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
close
View Me
11Hundred Apartments
Built in 2022Studio Apartments

11Hundred Apartments

1100 Eastern Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
The Strand
Built in 20221 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Strand

5119-5127 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
close
View Me
The Clara
Built in 2024Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Clara

2323 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
close
View Me
17 Mississippi
Built in 2022Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

17 Mississippi

17 Mississippi Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
close
View Me
Terrace Manor
Built in 20241 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Manor

3341-3353 23rd St SEWashington, DC 20020
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 3

Washington, DC Local Guide

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

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 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 $4,546.

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 883,838 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 $613 which is $3,933 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.

decorative image for Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs article

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.

decorative image for Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting article

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.

decorative image for Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money article

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.

decorative image for How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit article

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.