
Cheap Apartments for Rent with Specials in Washington, DC from $500 (154 Rentals)
Apartments in Washington with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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Wingate Gardens

Madison Courts

Banneker Place

i5 Union Market Co-Living

Capitol Park Plaza And Twins

River Hill Apartments

Rockburne Estates

Bass Circle Apartments

Hilltop Apartments

Friendship Crossing

The Glenwood Apartments

7th Flats

Watermark at Buzzard Point

The Village at Chesapeake

Union Heights

Capital Plaza Apartments

Sherry Hall

The Woodner

Anacostia Gardens

The Iris

Fort Chaplin Park

Rowan

2800 Woodley Rd

Willow & Maple

The Crestwood Apartments

Connecticut Heights

The Glade on Laurel

Tivoli Gardens

Takoma Central

Jayde Parkside

Wingate Vista

The Libretto

Tunlaw Courts

The Gale Eckington

Verge

Ellicott House

The Hecht Warehouse

Howard Manor

Wakefield Hall

1258 Meigs Pl NE, Unit 3

The Jamison at Dakota Crossing

The Baystate

The Parkwest Apartments

The Chase at Bryant Street

Banner Lane

Rocksboro Apartments

1500 Mass

Zen Apollo

Hawaiian 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 | $2,133 | $895 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,584 | $724 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,361 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,923 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $1,089 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,544 | $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
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.

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.